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Lincoln Recall 21C01: Contaminated Washer Fluid/FMVSS 104
2020 Lincoln Aviator
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Visibility — Windshield Wiper/Washer
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln 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."
- Actions
- Ford 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 Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.
- Documents (4)
- Noncompliance Notice 573 Report
- 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
- Miscellaneous Document - Media Release re FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES SAFETY COMPLIANCERECALL FOR 286 FORD EXPLORER POLICEINTERCEPTOR AND LINCOLN AVIATOR VEHICLES INNORTH AMERICA
- Recall Acknowledgement
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