Vehicle recall 20V726000 · November 20, 2020
2021 Lincoln Aviator
The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly.
- Consequence
- The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front knuckle, and replace it if necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 16, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S69.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V726000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 20, 2020
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20S69
- Owner notification
- December 16, 2020
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 690
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Lincoln Aviator (2021): 2021
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