This is the 10th recall of the model since it went on sale last year.
In 2019, the six-generation Ford Explorer was introduced. It has been plagued by quality and manufacturing issues since its inception. Several recalls have followed, but they don’t seem to be stopping. The company also announced earlier this week that it will issue a 10th recall for the Ford Explorer to address a potential problem with the motor mount.
This recall also affects the Lincoln Aviator platform sibling to Ford. It affects 1,405 Explorers and Lincoln SUVs that were built between July 28-30. A faulty engine mount can cause power loss at the wheels. Vibration could cause the axles to separate from the engine, increasing the likelihood of a crash. The issue has not been connected to any accidents. It is possible that the engine mount fasteners were not properly tightened during assembly. Ford will repair the problem by replacing the damaged fasteners at no cost.
The brand’s new Explorer was a hit, but it had had a slow start. The company cited the $1 billion factory retooling that was completed prior to production starting as a problem. This delayed the factory’s ability to meet its quality and production goals. Although sales were disappointing at the start, Ford made many tweaks to the SUV for 2021’s model year, , including cutting trim prices.
Ford updated the Explorer ST with a Sport Appearance Pack and added it to the 2021 Explorer XLT. The Ford Explorer sales increased 14 percent in the first half of the year compared to 2019. However, 2020 has not been a typical year for the automotive industry. Ford will notify owners within the next few weeks about how to fix their vehicles. The recall will start on February 8, 2021. Select 2020-2021 Ford Explorer SUVs and Lincoln Aviator SUVs are affected by the problem.