CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. There may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets possibly allowing the components to make contact, resulting in the coil springs breaking.
- Risk
- A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S41.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The rear coil springs may not have enough clearance from the rear toe link brackets. Contact between the two parts can cause a coil spring to crack or break.
A broken rear coil spring can affect how the vehicle handles. It may also separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard for other drivers. Either situation can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the clearance between the toe link bracket and the coil spring. If needed, the bracket edge will be trimmed and a new coil spring installed, free of charge. Owners can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Lincoln Corsair | 2020 |
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