2020-2021 Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Edge and others recall: driveshaft
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 15, 2021. It covers about 147 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 147
- reported
- Jan 15, 2021
- owners notified
- Mar 12, 2021
- related complaints
- 690
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
- Risk
- If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Recall number 21V011000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco Sport 2021 2021
- Ford Edge 2020-2021 20202021
- Ford Escape 2020 2020
- Lincoln Corsair 2021 2021
- Lincoln Nautilus 2020 2020
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 690 complaints about transmission problems.
2021 Ford Bronco Sport2020 Ford Edge2021 Ford Edge2020 Ford Escape2021 Lincoln Corsair2020 Lincoln Nautilus
Questions about recall 21V011000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Edge and others driveshaft?
Yes. Recall 21V011000, reported on January 15, 2021, covers about 147 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 21V011000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
VIN decoder
See the problems and recalls for an exact car
Buying a used Ford Bronco Sport?
Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.
Check its history