Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator (2021): Suspension
Recall 21V870000 · Nov 10, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
20
vehicles affected
20
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V870000
- Date
- Nov 10, 2021
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 20
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Suspension > Rear
- Model years
- 2021
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.
What can happen
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V870000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2021), Lincoln Aviator (2021), about 20 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V870000?
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47.
What can happen?
A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.