2015 FORD EXPLORER RECALL - #20V692000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : AXLE ASSEMBLY : AXLE SHAFT
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
2015 FORD EXPLORER |
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| Manufacturer |
Ford Motor Company |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
11/10/2020 |
| Influenced by |
Ford Motor Company |
| Owners Notified on |
2/2/2021 |
| # Affected |
15,587 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY:AXLE SHAFT |
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| Description |
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Explorer, 2014-2015 Taurus and 2014 Edge vehicles equipped with 2.0L or 2.3L engines and front wheel drive. The support bracket for the front drive axle halfshaft may fail. |
| Consequences |
The failed bracket could result in a loss of park function which can cause unintended vehicle movement, and loss of motive power while driving which increases the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the link shaft bracket, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners received an interim notification detailing safety risk December 8, 2020. A second letter will be mailed when parts become available in January 2021. The recall began February 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S63. |
| 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 |
2015 FORD EXPLORER Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2015 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2015 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2015 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
2015 FORD EXPLORER Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR
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