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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V470000·Announced 2020-08-10

Ford Recalls 2020 Lincoln Corsair for Rear Coil Spring Clearance Issue

Ford is recalling 2,965 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles because rear coil springs may lack sufficient clearance, potentially breaking and affecting vehicle handling.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (rear coil spring) that can affect handling and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Corsair vehicles due to a defect in the rear suspension system. The recall addresses a condition where there may be insufficient clearance between the rear coil springs and the rear toe link brackets. This lack of clearance can allow the components to make contact, which may result in the coil springs breaking.

A fractured rear coil spring can affect vehicle handling. Additionally, a broken rear coil spring may separate from the vehicle and potentially become a road hazard. Either scenario can increase the risk of a crash. The recall affects 2,965 vehicles.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect for proper clearance between the toe link bracket and coil spring. If necessary, the toe link bracket edge will be trimmed according to the service procedure and a new coil spring will be installed, free of charge. The recall began November 4, 2020. 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 CORSAIR
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
2,965

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 (1)

  • CORSAIR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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