Recalls

Recall 208699

  • USA Recall: Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. in addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
    Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles. the engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard numbers 208, "occupant crash protection" and 301, "fuel system integrity."

    Corrective Action:
    Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. if the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. owner notification letters were mailed august 22, 2022. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 22c13.

    Additional 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.nhtsa.gov.

    1000 Affected Units 🚙🚙🚙🚙

    • Affected Vehicles


    Recall Acknowledgement:




    Miscellaneous Document - Chronology of Defect / Noncompliance Determination:




    Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) - Advance Notice re NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD - Advance Notice - Compliance Recall 22C13 Certain 2022 Model Year Aviator and Explorer Vehicles Inspect Engine Rail Assembly:




    Noncompliance Notice 573 Report:



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