Safety Recall 21S02 – Rear Drive Unit Inspection – 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln

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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 FordeBay Motor Company

Components POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected 147

 

Summary

FordeBay Motor Company (FordeBay) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 LincolneBay Nautilus and FordeBay Escape and 2021 LincolneBay Corsair and FordeBay Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.

 

Remedy

FordeBay 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. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact FordeBay customer service at 1-866-436-7332. FordeBay’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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AFFECTED VEHICLES

VehicleModel YearAssembly PlantBuild Dates
Bronco Sport2021Hermosillo October 29, 2020 through December 11, 2020
Escape2020LouisvilleOctober 7, 2020 through December 14, 2020
Corsair2021LouisvilleOctober 12, 2020 through December 2, 2020
Edge2020-2021OakvilleOctober 27, 2020 through November 5, 2020
Nautilus2020OakvilleOctober 27, 2020 through November 20, 2020

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

In some of the affected vehicles, the Rear Drive Unit (RDU) may have been produced with a low volume of lubricating oil. If an RDU has low lubricating oil it is possible for the unit to seize, which could result in a loss of mobility and potential loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to inspect the RDU fluid level and replace the RDU if required. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters were mailed the week of March 8, 2021. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

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 before delivery. 

 

PARTS

DescriptionPart NumberOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
Part Required for Inspection Only
Fill Plug6C2Z-4N282-AAeBay11
RDU FluidXY-75W-QL Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small lightAs Required
Parts Required by all Vehicles for RDU Replacement
RDU FluidXY-75W-QL Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small lightAs Required
GreaseXG-1-E1 Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small lightAs Required
Anti SeizeXL-2 Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small lightAs Required
Brake CleanerPM-4-A Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small lightAs Required
Wheel Hub NutCCPZ-3B477-B Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small light22
Parts Required for Bronco Sport RDU Replacement
Wheel Caliper Bolt (4 bolts per package, 4 required)-W720472-S43914
Wheel Hub Bolt (4 bolts per package, 8 required)-W719466-S43928
Halfshaft Retaining CirclipNZ6Z-3B498-A22
Exhaust Clamp – 2.0L Engine ONLYJX6Z-5A215-CeBayVIN Specific
Exhaust Clamp – 1.5L Engine ONLYLX6Z-5A215-AeBayVIN Specific
Driveshaft to Flange BoltsLX6Z-4B496-A33
RDU – Part Time DriveK2GZ-4000-WVIN Specific
RDU – Full Time DriveLX6Z-4000-BVIN Specific
Parts Required for Escape RDU Replacement
Wheel Caliper Bolt (4 bolts per package, 4 required)-W720472-S43914
Wheel Hub Bolt (4 bolts per package, 8 required)-W719466-S43928
Halfshaft Retaining CirclipNZ6Z-3B498-A22
Exhaust Clamp – 1.5L Engine ONLYJX6Z-5A215-CeBayVIN Specific
Exhaust Clamp – 2.0L Engine ONLYLX6Z-5A215-AeBayVIN Specific
Driveshaft to Flange BoltsLX6Z-4B496-A33
RDUK2GZ-4000-K11
Parts Required for Corsair RDU Replacement
Wheel Hub Caliper Bolt (4 bolts per package, 4 required)-W720473-S43914
Wheel Hub Bolt (4 bolts per package, 8 required)-W720678-S43928
Halfshaft Retaining CirclipNZ6Z-3B498-A22
Exhaust Clamp – 2.0L Engine ONLYLX6Z-5A215-AeBayVIN Specific
Exhaust Clamp – 2.3L Engine ONLYLX6Z-5A215-AeBayVIN Specific
Driveshaft to Flange BoltsLX6Z-4B496-A33
RDUK2GZ-4000-N11
Parts Required for Edge RDU Replacement
Wheel Hub Caliper Bolt (4 bolts per package, 4 required)-W715624-S43914
Wheel Hub Bolt (4 bolts per package, 8 required)-W718188-S43928
Driveshaft to Flange Bolts (3 bolts per package, 3 required)-W790063-S90013
RDU – 2.7L and 2.0L EcoBlue Engines ONLYK2GZ-4000-RVIN Specific
RDU – 2.0L Engine ONLYK2GZ-4000-UVIN Specific
Parts Required for Nautilus RDU Replacement
Wheel Hub Caliper Bolt (4 bolts per package, 4 required)-W715624-S43914
Wheel Hub Bolt (4 bolts per package, 8 required)-W718188-S43928
Exhaust Nut 2.0L Engine ONLY – 2 Required-W714265-S442eBayVIN Specific
Exhaust Gasket – 2.0L Engine ONLY – 1 RequiredCV6Z-9450-E Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small lightVIN Specific
Exhaust Nut – 2.7L Engine ONLY – 4 Required-W714265-S442eBayVIN Specific
Exhaust Gasket – 2.7L Engine ONLY – 1 RequiredF2GZ-9450-AVIN Specific
Driveshaft to Flange Bolts – 2.0L Engine ONLY – 3 Required-W790063-S900VIN Specific
Driveshaft to Flange Bolts – 2.7L Engine ONLY – 3 Required5F9Z-4682-AA Safety Recall 21S02 - Rear Drive Unit Inspection - 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln | small lightVIN Specific
RDU – 2.0L Engine ONLYK2GZ-4000-UVIN Specific
RDU – 2.7L Engine ONLYK2GZ-4000-RVIN Specific

 


CERTAIN 2020 MODEL YEAR EDGE,NAUTILUS, ESCAPE, CORSAIR, KUGA, AND BRONCO SPORT VEHICLES — REAR DIFFERENTIAL UNIT FLUID LEVEL LOW

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Inspect the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

2. Is the VIN in the list below?

  • 2FMPK4AP6LBB42296
  • 2FMPK4J99LBB40575
  • 2FMPK4K92LBB43915
  • 2FMPK4K98LBB38864
  • 2FMPK4J98LBB39305
  • 2LMPJ9JP0LBL30722

 

    • If YES – Vehicle DOES NOT PASS inspection. Proceed to Step 8 for Rear Differential Unit replacement.

 

    • If NO – Vehicle PASSES inspection. Proceed to Step 3 for fluid level check.

 

3. Locally obtain a wire coat hanger. Fabricate a rear differential fluid level dip stick. See Figure 1.

 

  • For Edge and Nautilus vehicles: Horizontal distance of 36mm (1.4 in), Vertical distance of 6mm (0.24 in).

 

  • For Escape, Corsair, Kuga, and Bronco Sport vehicles: Horizontal distance of 32mm (1.3 in), Vertical distance of 3mm (0.12 in).

 

NOTE: Be sure to have two 90° bends or you may have a false negative reading.

 

4. Position the vehicle on a hoist. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 100-02.

5. Clean any dirt, debris and fluid from around the rear differential fill plug, then remove the rear differential fill plug. See Figure 2.

 

NOTE: Edge differential shown, other vehicles similar.

 

6. Wipe fill plug opening and surrounding area to insure it is free from residual fluid before proceeding. Insert the 3mm or 6mm length of the dip stick depending on vehicle line from list above (See Step 3), into the rear differential housing making sure that the dip stick is fully seated with the bend pointing down and the dip stick resting on the bottom of the fill plug threads evenly. Remove the dip stick and check for any visible differential fluid. See Figure 3.

7. Was differential fluid visible on the 3mm or 6 mm portion of the dip stick?

 

  • If YES – Vehicle PASSES inspection. Proceed to Step 9.

 

  • If NO – Vehicle DOES NOT PASS inspection. Proceed to Step 8.

 

8. Replace the Rear Differential Unit. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 205-02.

9. If necessary, top off the rear axle differential fluid following the specifications in the WSM Section 205-02.

10. Install a new rear differential fill plug. See Figure 4.

 

  • Torque: 21 lb.ft (29 Nm)

 

NOTE: Edge differential shown, other vehicles similar.

 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to FordeBay, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


 


6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBayBRONCO SPORT2021
FORDeBayEDGE2020-2021
FORDeBayESCAPE2020
LINCOLNeBayCORSAIR2021
LINCOLNeBayNAUTILUS2020

 


11 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – 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

RCMN-21V011-8154.pdf 663.512KB

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ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V011-9645.pdf 407.139KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V011-1311.PDF 211.231KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Supplement #1 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

RCMN-21V011-9052.pdf 703.113KB

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V011-1344.pdf 51.011KB

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V011-9266.PDF 218.592KB

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re 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

RCMN-21V011-7680.pdf 156.729KB

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V011-3975.pdf 294.186KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1

RCLQRT-21V011-1151.PDF 211.133KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V011-5605.PDF 211.314KB

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Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V011-3462.PDF 211.425KB

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