LINCOLN AVIATOR (2021) recall — Steering
Ford is recalling 2021 Lincoln Aviators with potentially improperly manufactured steering knuckles that could fracture, reducing steering control and increasing crash risk. Owners will receive free inspections and replacements.
Use caution until it’s fixed
The improperly manufactured knuckle may fracture, reducing steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because their steering knuckles may be improperly manufactured and could fracture, leading to loss of steering control and a higher risk of crash. This affects vehicles purchased between December 2020 and the present. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/80562-ford-lincoln-aviator-2021-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/80562-ford-lincoln-aviator-2021-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #20V726000
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“Ford Lincoln Aviator 2021 Steering Recall: Risk of Crash Due to Fracture.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/80562-ford-lincoln-aviator-2021-steering-recall-risk-of-crash-due. Based on NHTSA recall #20V726000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=20V726000).
Why it’s dangerous
The steering knuckles may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause them to fracture under normal driving conditions. This reduces steering control, making it harder to avoid collisions and increasing the risk of a crash.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles purchased from December 2020 onward are affected. Drivers of these vehicles are most at risk if the steering knuckle fractures.
How to tell if you have this one
Check if your 2021 Lincoln Aviator was purchased after December 16, 2020. The recall covers vehicles with potentially improperly manufactured steering knuckles.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a free inspection.
Get Steering Knuckle Inspection
Dealers will inspect your front knuckle and replace it if necessary at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The steering knuckles may have been manufactured improperly, which can cause them to fracture and reduce steering control, increasing crash risk.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your 2021 Lincoln Aviator was purchased after December 16, 2020. Contact Ford customer service to confirm.
What should I do if my vehicle is affected?
Dealers will inspect your front knuckle and replace it if necessary at no cost. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule the inspection.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 20V726000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 20V726000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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Where this comes from
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 #20V726000 (November 20, 2020)
- 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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