The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·19V575000·Announced 2019-08-05

Ford Recalls 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator for Parking Brake Cover Issue

Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because a missing parking brake cover or Factory Mode setting may allow the vehicle to roll away or hide gear selection.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (vehicle roll-away and lack of gear display) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the Manual Park Release (MPR) cover may not be installed. Additionally, some vehicles may be in Factory Mode, which disables warning alerts and prevents the instrument cluster from displaying the selected transmission gear. These conditions cause the vehicles to fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards 114 and 102.

The missing cover allows the MPR lever to be moved unintentionally, which could allow the vehicle to roll away. Being in Factory Mode means the vehicle will not display warnings or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the vehicles and install the MPR cover if necessary. Dealers will also verify that the instrument cluster is not in Factory Mode and clear any fault codes. The recall began on August 23, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD AVIATOR, EXPLORER
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
13,896

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • AVIATOR
  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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