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Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator may lose power
high How serious is it? About this label
Serious, because losing power in traffic can cause a crash; Ford does not tell owners to stop driving, but this repair should not be put off.
What's wrong, in plain English
The bolts holding the right-side engine mount may not have been tightened correctly, and they can work loose over time. A loose engine mount lets the engine shake around, and that shaking can make the axle pull away from the engine. If that happens, the vehicle can lose power while you are driving. Dealers will remove and replace the right-hand engine mount bolts at no cost to you. This recall began on February 3, 2021.
What you should do
Affected vehicles (4)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
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Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
- Safety risk
- With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.