CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
- Risk
- Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C13.
- 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
The engine rails on certain 2022 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have been improperly heat-treated. This can reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash. The vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 208 (Occupant Crash Protection) and 301 (Fuel System Integrity).
If your vehicle is affected, take it to an authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer. Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails need to be replaced, owners will have the option of a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing Ford recall number 22C13.
To check whether your vehicle has open recalls, enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the NHTSA or manufacturer recall lookup tools.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 2022 |