Ford and Lincoln have issued five different recalls affecting more than 1 million vehicles representing many different models. The move may sound dramatic, but it’s not unusual for automakers to bundle recalls at the end of a month.
In every case, recall repairs are free.
2020-2021 Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator, Corsair
The first affects 2020-2021 Ford Explorers, Lincoln Aviators, and Lincoln Corsairs equipped with 360-degree cameras. Due to a software glitch, the screen can suddenly go black while these vehicles are reversing. Dealers will install a software patch to eliminate the problem.
2020 Ford Edge, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Mustang, Ranger, Super Duty, Transit; Lincoln Corsair, Nautilus
The second also involves cameras. The 2020 Ford Edge, Expedition, Explorer, F-150, Mustang, Ranger, Super Duty, and Transit, as well as 2020 Lincoln Corsair and Nautilus may all have rearview cameras with insufficient electrical connections. The cameras can produce a grainy image or no image at all. Dealers will fix the issue by installing new cameras.
2020 Ford Mustang
Certain 2020 Ford Mustangs may have weak brake pedal brackets. These can break during hard stops. Dealers will replace the brake pedal bracket assembly.
2019 Ford Super Duty
The fourth recall concerns approximately 10,000 2019 Super Duty pickups. These trucks may have a wheel end yoke that was improperly welded to the axle tube end, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the axles, and if a suspect weld is found, replace the axle assembly.
2011-2013 Ford Explorer
Finally, Ford is recalling some 2011 through 2013 model year Explorers to correct a suspension fault. This is part of an ongoing series of recalls involving the rear toe-link cross-axis ball joint. Ford built these Explorers using two different types of toe links, one of which had a tendency to seize when exposed to heavy amounts of road salt.
Ford has replaced that part on more than 100,000 Explorers but now believes some replacement parts may be faulty. Explorers that were sold or registered in the District of Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wisconsin may be affected. Dealers will inspect the suspension and replace the link if necessary.
Many cars are recalled to fix safety defects, sometimes more than once. While automakers try to reach every owner to ask them to bring the vehicle in for repair, they rarely reach them all. Millions of vehicles on American roads need free recall repairs. To find out if your car is one of them, check the easy VIN tool at our recall center.
