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2020 Ford Explorer: Recall Alert

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Vehicles Affected: Approximately 10,655 model-year 2020 Ford Explorer SUVs equipped with 2.3-liter or 3.3-liter gas engines and built at the Chicago Assembly Plant from May 28 to July 18

The Problem: The wiring harness is not properly secured and may contact the air-conditioning pulley, resulting in a damaged wiring harness or damaged A/C drive belt. Over time, contact with the A/C pulley may rub through the wiring harness insulation, creating the potential for contact with the unfused B-plus circuit, resulting in a short circuit and, possibly, a fire.

Ford said it is not aware of any reports of accidents, injuries or fires related to this condition.

The Fix: Dealers will secure the wiring harness and repair any damage for free.

What Owners Should Do: Ford did not immediately announce an owner-notification schedule. Owners can call the automaker at 800-392-3673, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s vehicle-safety hotline at 888-327-4236 or visit its website to check their vehicle identification number and learn more.

Need to Find a Dealer for Service? Go to Cars.com Service & Repair to find your local dealer. To check for other recalls, and to schedule a free recall repair at your local dealership, click here: Ford Explorer

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