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Ford incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.

NHTSA campaign 21V-870 · Reported November 10, 2021 · 20 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer and Aviator
VEHICLES AFFECTED
20
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

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

WHAT

Incorrect rear suspension module components may have been installed due to a labeling error.

WHY IT MATTERS

A rear suspension module with incorrect components may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking characteristics, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the rear suspension module, and replace any incorrect parts, as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 21V-870.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2021Ford Explorer
2021Lincoln Aviator

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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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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