| Vehicle |
2020 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
8/21/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
9/10/2020 |
| # Affected |
488 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:CRITICAL FASTENERS |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS, FRONT ASSEMBLY, RECLINER
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS, MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, DELIVERY, HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for AIR BAGS, SIDE/WINDOW
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEATS
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SEAT BELTS, REAR/OTHER, BUCKLE ASSEMBLY
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, DRIVELINE, DRIVESHAFT
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for ENGINE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SOFTWARE
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for BACK OVER PREVENTION, SENSING SYSTEM, CAMERA
2020 FORD EXPLORER Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, CONTROL MODULE (TCM, PCM)
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