NHTSA recall 20V693000
Power Train · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 speed automatic transmission with the all wheel drive package. The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.
Why it matters: Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and…
The fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
2020 Ford Explorer, 2020 Lincoln Aviator.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 20V693000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.