Repair when you can Exterior lighting
Daytime Running Lamps that do not dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
When the headlight switch is turned from "Autolamps" to "Headlamps On," the Daytime Running Lamps (DRLs) may remain fully bright instead of dimming to parking lamps as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
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
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 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 Visibility
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
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 Electrical system
Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.
An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
Repair when you can Power train
If the transmission selection does not match the indicated gear selection, and the parking brake is not applied, unintended vehicle movement can occur, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
The transmission shift cable lock clip may not be fully seated, allowing the transmission to actually be in a different gear than the gear shift position selected by the driver.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Exterior lighting
DRL that cannot dim may reduce the visibility of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The Daytime Running Lamps (DRL) may remain activated instead of dimming to parking lamps when the Master Lighting Switch (MLS) is manually rotated from the "Autolamps" switch position to "Headlamps On." As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices and Associated Equipment."
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Repair when you can Tires
The damage can cause the tire to rapidly lose air pressure or detach from the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The spare tire could have been damaged when it was installed on the rim.
What to do: Book it in at your next service. There is no deadline and no charge.
Fire risk Electrical system
Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.
What to do: Park away from buildings and book the repair now.
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.