LINCOLN NAVIGATOR 2023: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V128000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2023 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2023-04-21 | 2023-02-24 | 2023-02-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S07
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2023 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front axle pinion may not have been heat-treated, which can cause it to fracture.
A fractured pinion can result in a loss of 4-wheel drive and may cause the front wheels to lock up, increasng the risk of a crash.
Dealers will replace the front axle pinion gear set. If there is a broken front axle pinion, the entire axle assembly will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S07.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
