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NHTSA recall 20V692000

Power Train · Ford Motor Company

November 10, 2020report date
15,587units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details

What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.

Why it matters: The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash.

The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began…

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All model years NHTSA lists

2014 Ford Edge, 2014 Ford Explorer, 2015 Ford Explorer, 2016 Ford Explorer, 2014 Ford Taurus, 2015 Ford Taurus.

Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V692000.

Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.