Repair when you can Visibility
Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
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Repair when you can Back over prevention
An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Structure
A detached liftgate hinge cover can create a distraction or a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
The liftgate hinge covers may not be properly secured and detach from the vehicle.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Electrical
An electrical short circuit can increase the risk of a fire.
The engine block heater may crack and develop a coolant leak, causing it to short circuit when the block heater is plugged in.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair soon Service brakes
Reduced brake function can require the driver to apply more brake pedal force, and the distance required to stop the vehicle may be extended, increasing the risk of a crash.
The rear brake pads may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can reduce brake function in the event of a brake booster malfunction. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Fire risk Fuel system
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source, such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair when you can Back over prevention
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle.
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Engine
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
5L HEV or PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V380. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Fuel system
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Fire risk Electrical system
Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair when you can Labels
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Power train
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
The Hybrid Powertrain Control Module (HPCM) software may cause the vehicle to shift into neutral unexpectedly, causing a loss of drive power.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Engine
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Fuel system
A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
5L engines. A fuel injector may crack and leak fuel inside the engine compartment.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair when you can Structure
An engine compartment fire increases the risk of injury.
5L HEV or PHEV engines. In the event of an engine failure, engine oil and fuel vapor may be released into the engine compartment and accumulate near ignition sources such as hot engine or exhaust components, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Electrical system
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
5L hybrid powertrains. Insufficient welds inside the high voltage battery may fail, resulting in a loss of drive power.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Engine and engine cooling
An oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
5L engines. The engine oil separator housing may crack and develop an oil leak.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair when you can Power train
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.
An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Electrical system
Low tire pressure may lead to poor vehicle handling and a possible loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of crash.
The Body Control Module (BCM) intermittently may not pick up the signal from the rear Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) sensors or the Remote Key Fob. In the event of a low tire pressure condition, the TPMS system may not provide an adequate warning.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Back over prevention
Reduced rearward visibility can increase the risk of a crash.
Due to a poor electrical connection, the rearview camera may intermittently display a blank or distorted image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 111, "Rear Visibility."
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Power train
Missing or loose bolts on the start stop accumulator endcap could result in a transmission fluid leak and may progress to a loss of transmission function.
The start/stop accumulator endcap may have missing or loose bolts.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair soon Air bags
In the event of a crash, if the diffuser detaches from the inflator during air bag deployment, the curtain air bag may not inflate properly, increasing the risk of injury.
The affected vehicles may have an improperly crimped diffuser in the side curtain air bags which may result in the diffuser detaching from the inflator in the event of an air bag deployment.
What to do: Book this in with a dealer now. It affects a safety system.
Repair when you can Seats
A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.