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Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

What could happen

A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
21V014000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Jan 15, 2021
Owners notified
Mar 2, 2021
Vehicles or items affected
283
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
–
Part
Visibility › Windshield wiper/washer
Maker's own recall number
21C01
Safety standard
FMVSS 104

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.