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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 21V011000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Published January 15, 2021 · Recall initiated: January 15, 2021

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

What to do

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.

Recall details

Brand
FORD
Model
ESCAPE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2020 FORD ESCAPE | 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR | 2020 FORD EDGE | 2020 LINCOLN NAUTILUS | 2021 FORD EDGE | 2021 FORD BRONCO SPORT
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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