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Lincoln Corsair Rear Coil Springs May Break
high How serious is it? About this label
A fractured rear coil spring can affect how the vehicle handles, and a broken spring may separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 20V470000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 10, 2020 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Suspension:rear:springs:coil Springs |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
On some Corsair vehicles, there may not be enough clearance between the rear coil springs and the nearby rear toe link brackets. Without enough space, these parts can make contact with each other, and that contact can cause a rear coil spring to fracture or break over time, since the components were not originally positioned with enough room between them.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer (Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332) — dealers will inspect the clearance and trim the bracket or install a new coil spring if needed.
3. The repair is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V470000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Lincoln Suspension Recalls Involving Rear Links, Bolts, Springs and Shocks · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking.
- Safety risk
- A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.