Ford Explorer Police Intercept; Lincoln Aviator (2020): Visibility
Recall 21V014000 · Jan 15, 2021 · Ford Motor Company
283
vehicles affected
283
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 21V014000
- Date
- Jan 15, 2021
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 283
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility > Windshield wiper/washer
- Model years
- 2020
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."
What can happen
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer Police Intercept | 2020 |
| Lincoln | Aviator | 2020 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 21V014000?
2 models: Ford Explorer Police Intercept (2020), Lincoln Aviator (2020), about 283 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 21V014000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2.
What can happen?
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, 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.