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Recall 21V-154

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2020 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Suspension (rear).

At a glance

Campaign number
21V-154
Reported
March 10, 2021
Vehicles affected
49 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.

The risk

Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 21S11.

Notes from the manufacturer

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]

Affected vehicles