Explorer

Slow Fuel Fill, Premature Shut Off, And/Or Spit Back During Refueling – 2020 Ford Escape/Explorer Lincoln Aviator 2.5L Hybrid/3.0L Hybrid/3.3L Hybrid/3.0L EcoBoost

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2020 Lincoln Aviator

NHTSA ID Number: 10176091 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48791   Summary Some 2020 Escape/Aviator/Explorer Hybrid vehicles and 2020 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may exhibit slow fuel fill, premature shut off, and/or spit back during refueling. This may be due to the interface between the fuel nozzle and the fuel tank filler pipe. When … Read more

10R80 MHT – Transmission Fluid Leak – Less Than 100 Miles – 2020-2021 Ford & Lincoln

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2020 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10191102 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 49753   Summary Some 2020-2021 Explorer/Aviator/Police Interceptor Utility and 2021 F-150 Hybrid vehicles equipped with a 10R80 modular hybrid transmission (MHT) and with less than 100 miles (160 kilometers) may exhibit a transmission fluid leak that appears to be coming from between the hybrid drive unit and transmission case … Read more

Leather Steering Wheel – Leather Covering Untucked/Separating – 2020 Ford Explorer

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2020 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10176948 Manufacturer Communication Number: SSM 48900 Summary Some 2020 Explorer vehicles equipped with a leather wrapped steering wheel may exhibit the leather covering becoming untucked or separating from the steering wheel. The leather may be able to be re-adhered to the steering wheel. Steering wheel replacement may not be necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual … Read more

Safety Recall 20S48 – 1st Row Seatback Subassembly Fastener Torque – 2020 Ford Explorer & 2020 Lincoln Aviator

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2020 Ford Explorer

August 21, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20V497000 Side Air Bag may be Loose in Seat Back If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.   NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V497 Manufacturer Ford Motor Company Components AIR BAGS, SEATS Potential … Read more

Customer Satisfaction Program 20B19 – Transmission Shift Hesitation – 2020 Ford Explorer

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2020 Ford Explorer

NHTSA ID Number: 10174385 Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B19   Summary Some of the affected vehicles may be stuck in low gear after first staring the engine, the transmission may exhibit harsh shifting and hesitation. As a customer continues to drive, the vehicle may default to fourth gear. An illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble codes … Read more