Compliance Recall 21C01 – Washer Fluid Contamination – 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility & Lincoln Aviator

January 15, 2021 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 21V014000

Contaminated Washer Fluid/FMVSS 104

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

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V014

Manufacturer FordeBay logo Motor Company

Components VISIBILITY

Potential Number of Units Affected 283

 

Summary

FordeBay logo Motor Company (FordeBay logo) is recalling certain 2020 FordeBay logo Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 LincolneBay logo 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.”

 

Remedy

FordeBay logo 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 FordeBay logo customer service at 1-866-436-7332. FordeBay logo’s number for this recall is 21C01.

 

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
Aviator2020ChicagoMay 26, 2020 through May 30, 2020
Police
Interceptor UtilityMay 28, 2020 through June 02, 2020

 

REASON FOR THIS COMPLIANCE RECALL

Some of the affected vehicles may not conform to the requirements specified by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 104 – Washer System Capability. The washer fluid in the windshield washer system may be contaminated with brake fluid. A customer may experience lowered visibility due to streaking or hazy residue on the windshield, as well as exterior appearance issues such as staining and discoloration of painted surfaces and exterior trim.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to remove and clean the washer reservoir, replace three reservoir seals/grommets, flush the washer system during a carwash and then replace all three wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair paint and exterior components if affected. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owners of affected vehicles will be notified in two separate mailings a week apart. Mailing will begin by March 5, 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 – AVIATOR VEHICLES ONLY

DescriptionPart NumberOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
Grommet – Fluid Sensor to ReservoirFT4Z-16K624-A11
Grommet – Fill Tube-Neck to ReservoirLB5Z-17673-A11
Grommet – Washer Pump to Reservoir7T4Z-17B610-AA11
Wiper Blade – Rear Windshield Wiper 11″LC5Z-17528-E11
Wiper Blade – Right Hand (RH) Front Wiper, Heated with ShieldLC5Z-17528-H11
Wiper Blade – Left Hand (LH) Front Wiper, Heated with ShieldLC5Z-17528-K11
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
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2 Gallons2 Gallons

 

PARTS – POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY ONLY

DescriptionPart NumberOrder QuantityClaim Quantity
Grommet – Fluid Sensor to ReservoirFT4Z-16K624-A11
Grommet – Fill Tube-Neck to ReservoirLB5Z-17673-A11
Grommet – Washer Pump to Reservoir7T4Z-17B610-AA11
Blade – Rear Windshield Wiper 11″LB5Z-17528-C11
Arm Assembly – Rear Windshield WiperLB5Z-17526-B11
Blade-Right Hand (RH) Front WiperLB5Z-17528-B11
Blade-Left Hand (LH) Front WiperLB5Z-17528-A11
Motorcraft® Premium Windshield Wash Concentrate with BitterantZC-32-B2
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Ford Genuine Ford Fluid ZC-32-B Premium Windshield Washer Concentrate - 32 Ounce (ZC-32-B2)
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2 Gallons2 Gallons

 


CERTAIN 2020 MODEL YEAR AVIATOR BLACK LABEL AND POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 3.0L GTDI ENGINES — WASHER FLUID CONTAMINATION

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the windshield washer reservoir. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 501-16.

2. Empty washer reservoir fluid, into a suitable hazardous waste collection container.

 

  • Any questions about disposal should be directed to a local hazardous waste supplier.

 

3. Remove the windshield washer fluid level sensor and windshield washer pump. See Figure 1.

4. Remove and discard the filler neck grommet, the fluid level sensor grommet, and the pump grommet. See Figure 1.

5. Wash out the reservoir two times with water. Empty into a suitable hazardous waste collection container.

6. Install the new filler neck grommet, the new fluid level sensor grommet, and the new pump grommet. See Figure 1.

7. Install the fluid level sensor and pump to the reservoir. See Figure 1.

8. Install the reservoir. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-16.

9. Fill the washer fluid reservoir with one gallon (3.8 Liters) of washer fluid solvent.

10. Take the vehicle to a car wash and while the water is being continuously sprayed on the vehicle run the windshield washer system.

 

  • Run the FRONT windshield washer sprayers for Thirty Seconds total (Three actuations needed for Ten Seconds each).

 

 

11. Thoroughly wash and rinse the vehicle.

12. Fill the windshield washer reservoir with windshield washer solvent.

13. Remove and discard the front and rear windshield wiper blades. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-16.

14. Install new front and new rear windshield washer wiper blades.

15. Inspect the Paint and exterior Plastic Trim for any related damage. See list below for specific areas to inspect.

 

All Vehicles

  • A/B/D Appliques
  • Tail Lamps
  • Rear Light Bar
  • Rear Camera
  • Spoiler
  • Rear Fascia/Bumper
  • Rear Reflectors
  • Rear Emblem/Badge
  • Exterior Mirrors

 

Aviator Vehicles Only

 

16. If there are any components found per the inspection as needing replacement, please submit an Approval Request to the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair. Submit relevant details, clear photos of the damage, and other evidence that supports the additional labor and parts.

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 logo, 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.

 


FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES SAFETY COMPLIANCE RECALL FOR 286 FORD EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPTOR AND LINCOLN AVIATOR VEHICLES IN NORTH AMERICA

JAN 20, 2021 | DEARBORN, MICH.

DEARBORN, Mich., Jan. 20, 2021FordeBay logo Motor Company is issuing a safety compliance recall for 286 FordeBay logo Explorer Police Interceptor and LincolneBay logo Aviator 2020 model year vehicles. Affected vehicles were shipped with contaminated windshield washer fluid and therefore do not comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

This action affects 283 vehicles in the U.S. and three in Canada.

FordeBay logo is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this condition.

Affected vehicles were built at Chicago Assembly Plant:

  • FordeBay logo Explorer Police Interceptor vehicles from May 26 to 30, 2020
  • LincolneBay logo Aviator vehicles from May 28 to June 2, 2020

Dealers will flush out the washer system, and replace the windshield washer fluid, washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor, and front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair paint and exterior components, if necessary. The FordeBay logo reference number for this recall is 21C01.

 


 


2 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDEXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT2020
LINCOLNeBay logoAVIATOR2020

 


12 Associated Documents

ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-21V014-8238.pdf 407.682KB

 


Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-21V014-6062.pdf 244.318KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Compliance Recall 21C01 Certain 2020 Model Year Aviator Black Label and Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with 3.0L GTDI Engines – Washer Fluid Contamination

RCMN-21V014-8347.pdf 279.504KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V014-7861.pdf 52.086KB

 


ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-21V014-7548.pdf 84.861KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-2

RCLQRT-21V014-9315.PDF 211.23KB

 


Noncompliance Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-21V014-8241.PDF 214.227KB

 


Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – Dealer Notification re Certain 2020 Model Year Aviator Black Label and Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles Equipped with 3.0L GTDI Engines – Washer Fluid Contamination

RCMN-21V014-4836.pdf 134.762KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2021-1

RCLQRT-21V014-5725.PDF 211.129KB

 


Miscellaneous Document – Media Release re FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES SAFETY COMPLIANCERECALL FOR 286 FORD EXPLORER POLICEINTERCEPTOR AND LINCOLN AVIATOR VEHICLES INNORTH AMERICA

RMISC-21V014-3666.pdf 63.839KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-3

RCLQRT-21V014-9929.PDF 211.311KB

 


Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-4

RCLQRT-21V014-6628.PDF 211.425KB

 


Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=21V014&docType=RCL

 


 

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