LINCOLN AVIATOR (2020) recall — Visibility
Ford is recalling 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with contaminated windshield washer fluid that may reduce visibility, increasing crash risk. Owners must have system flushed by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with windshield washer fluid contaminated by brake fluid. This can reduce visibility, raising crash risk. Affected vehicles must have the washer system flushed by a dealer. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79850-ford-lincoln-aviator-2020-washer-fluid-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79850-ford-lincoln-aviator-2020-washer-fluid-contamination-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V014000
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“Ford Lincoln Aviator 2020: Washer Fluid Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79850-ford-lincoln-aviator-2020-washer-fluid-contamination-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #21V014000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V014000).
Why it’s dangerous
Contaminated washer fluid can cause reduced visibility by failing to clear the windshield properly. This increases the risk of crashes when the driver cannot see clearly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with contaminated washer fluid. Drivers most at risk if visibility is reduced during driving.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2020 Lincoln Aviator has windshield washer fluid contaminated with brake fluid. The recall began March 2, 2021, and affects vehicles that fail to meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 104.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford
Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a repair.
Have System Flushed
Dealers will flush the washer system, replace the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor, and front/rear wiper blades at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.
Questions people ask
Why is my Lincoln Aviator being recalled?
The 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles have windshield washer fluid contaminated with brake fluid, which can reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it was manufactured in 2020 and has windshield washer fluid contaminated with brake fluid, as confirmed by the recall starting March 2, 2021.
What will Ford do to fix this?
Ford will have dealers flush the washer system, replace the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor, and front/rear wiper blades at no cost.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V014000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V014000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01. 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.
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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.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V014000 (January 15, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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