EngineRecall 20V-788 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 20V-788 covers 1,405 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a engine problem, reported to NHTSA on December 17, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q4) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V788000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
The risk
With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 7 vehicles were listed as unreachable.