Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2021 Ford Explorer and 2021 Lincoln Aviator models due to an issue with the rear suspension module.
The defect: in affected vehicles, incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.
The hazards: in affected vehicles, a rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect the vehicle’s handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Components: rear suspension module.
Affected vehicles: select 2021 Ford Explorer models produced at the Ford Chicago Assembly Plant between August 3rd-11th and select 2021 Lincoln Aviator models produced at the Chicago Assembly Plant from August 3rd-5th.
Number of vehicles affected: 20 vehicles.
The fix: dealers will inspect the rear suspension module and replace any incorrect parts free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on November 29th, 2021. The Ford reference number for this recall is 21S47.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 21S31
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.safecar.gov
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Comments
What is it with Ford, and their rear suspension errors? This seems to be a recurring issue with them.
Man this is going from Bad 2 Worse news for the 21 Aviator and Explorer
Yup, in the Explorer ST models they put in the wrong subframe.
20 vehicles. Not exactly a huge problem here, hardly worth reporting (assuming Ford can easily identify and fix the affected vehicles, which they should be able to do)
This is what happens when you check the right boxes when hiring instead of hiring the best candidate.