January 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V011000
Inadequate Lubrication In Rear Drive Unit
In 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.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V011
Manufacturer Ford Motor Company
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 147
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 21S02.
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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January 19, 2021
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice – Safety Recall 21S02
Certain 2020 and 2021 Model Year Edge, Nautilus, Bronco Sport, Escape, and Corsair Vehicles Equipped With AWD or 4×4
Rear Drive Unit Inspection
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
| Bronco Sport | 2021 | Hermosillo | October 29, 2020 through December 11, 2020 |
| Escape | 2020 | Louisville | October 7, 2020 through December 14, 2020 |
| Corsair | 2021 | Louisville | October 12, 2020 through December 2, 2020 |
| Edge | 2020-2021 | Oakville | October 27, 2020 through November 5, 2020 |
| Nautilus | 2020 | Oakville | October 27, 2020 through November 20, 2020 |
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL
In some of the affected vehicles, the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) may have been produced with very low lubricating oil volume. If an RDU has low lubricating oil it is possible for the unit to seize, resulting in a loss of mobility and potential loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
SERVICE ACTION
DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall. A complete Dealer Bulletin will be provided to dealers at the end of the first quarter when it is anticipated that parts ordering information and repair instructions will be available to support this safety recall.
IMPORTANT: Dealers should open a Repair Order (RO) only when a full dealer bulletin is published. Opening an RO against an Awareness or Advance Notice will result in warranty rejections against a recall.
CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION
Owners of record will be notified via first-class mail after repair instructions and parts ordering information have been provided to dealers.
PLEASE NOTE:
Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery.
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
David J. Johnson
6 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | BRONCO SPORT | 2021 |
| FORD | EDGE | 2020-2021 |
| FORD | ESCAPE | 2020 |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2021 |
| LINCOLN | NAUTILUS | 2020 |
3 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-21V011-9266.PDF 218.592KB
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