CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.
- Risk
- A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S47.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some rear suspension modules may have been built with incorrect components because of a labeling error. The wrong parts can change how the vehicle handles, its ride height, and how it brakes, which raises the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module and replace any incorrect parts as needed. The repair is free. Owners who received a recall notice letter, mailed December 3, 2021, can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to see whether your vehicle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 2021 |