Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020 through 2021 Ford Edge vehicles because the rear drive unit may have an inadequate amount of lubricant. This defect can cause the rear drive axle to seize while driving, potentially leading to a loss of drive or vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will inspect the lubricant level and repair the issue free of charge. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79417-ford-2020-edge-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of.
“Ford Edge Recall: Rear Drive Unit Seizure Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 13, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79417-ford-2020-edge-power-train-recall-risk-of-loss-of. Based on NHTSA recall #21V011000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V011000).
Ford Motor Company recalled certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape, and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles due to a rear drive unit seizure hazard. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced the recall on Jan. 15, 2021. Dealers will check lubricant levels or replace axles free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Ford Edge, 2020-2021
Lincoln Nautilus, 2020
Ford Escape, 2020
Lincoln Corsair, 2021
Ford Bronco Sport, 2021
What to do
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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The hazard
An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. 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.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Ford Motor Company has 643 other recalls on record since 2010-01-29. Recent similar recalls include a 2026 Cadillac Escalade power train recall (2026-05-07), a Mack 2025 TerraPro recall (2026-08-06), and a Mercedes-Benz S 560 4MATIC recall (2026-03-04). NHTSA has received 1,613 owner complaints for the 2020 Ford Escape, with the latest received on 2026-10-20.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall applies to certain 2020-2021 Ford Edge vehicles. You can verify if your vehicle is included by contacting Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and providing your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). The recall number for this campaign is 21S02.
Brand
Ford
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to verify if your specific vehicle is included in the recall and to schedule a service appointment.
Visit an Authorized Dealer
Have a dealer check the rear drive unit lubricant level; axles with insufficient lubricant will be filled or replaced free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
2 dated steps over 56 days.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Recall began
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Subject: Recall 21V011000 — Ford Edge Recall: Rear Drive Unit Seizure Risk
Hello,
I own a Ford Edge Recall: Rear Drive Unit Seizure Risk that is covered by recall 21V011000 from Ford.
The official recall notice states: 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.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
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