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Ford inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

NHTSA campaign 21V-011 · Reported January 15, 2021 · 147 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Bronco Sport, Edge, Escape, Corsair and Nautilus
VEHICLES AFFECTED
147
REMEDY
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the driveline driveshaft. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

WHY IT MATTERS

If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-011.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Ford Bronco Sport
2020–2021Ford Edge
2020Ford Escape
2021Lincoln Corsair
2020Lincoln Nautilus

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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