Ford rear lower control arm (rlca) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the suspension rear. Here is what owners need to know.
The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.
Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-154.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2020 | Ford Explorer |
| 2020 | Lincoln Aviator |
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