Vehicles still in factory mode/fmvss 114/102
Defect Summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. The manual park release (mpr) cover may not be installed. in addition, the vehicles may be in factory mode, which disables warning alerts and does not display the transmission gear selected. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 114, "theft prevention" and 102, "trans shift lever seq/starter interlock/trans braking effect."
Safety Consequence
Without the cover, the mpr lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. being in factory mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a mpr cover. dealers will verify the instrument cluster is not in factory mode and clear any fault codes, free of charge. the recall began august 23, 2019. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19c06.
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FAQ: Recall 19V575000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 19V575000?
NHTSA recall 19V575000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 5, 2019. It addresses: Vehicles still in factory mode/fmvss 114/102. The recall affects approximately 13,896 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 19V575000 or the manufacturer campaign number 19C06. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.