2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT RECALL - #21V014000
RECALL FOR VISIBILITY : WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER
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."
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
1/19/2021 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
3/2/2021 |
| # Affected |
283 |
| Recalled for |
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER |
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| Description |
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." |
| Consequences |
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
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. |
| See also |
2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2020 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
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