2021 Ford Edge Driveshaft Recall (21V011)
Ford Motor Company · 147 vehicles · Reported January 15, 2021
Ford Motor Company is recalling 147 2021 Ford Bronco Sport; 2021 Ford Edge; 2021 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle. If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 21V011 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 21V011000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 21S02 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 15, 2021 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2021 Ford Bronco Sport; 2021 Ford Edge; 2021 Lincoln Corsair |
| Units affected | 147 |
| Component | Power Train > Driveline > Driveshaft |
| Safety risk | If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021 Ford Edge in recall 21V011?
An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Edge, 2020 Lincoln Nautilus and Ford Escape and 2021 Lincoln Corsair and Ford Bronco Sport vehicles. An inadequate amount of lubricant in the rear drive unit may cause seizure of the rear drive axle.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Is it safe to drive a 2021 Edge with recall 21V011?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: If the rear drive unit seizes, there may be a loss of drive and/or a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Edge shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the driveshaft, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 21V011?
Recall 21V011 covers 147 vehicles: 2021 Ford Bronco Sport; 2021 Ford Edge; 2021 Lincoln Corsair.
NHTSA lists 147 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
| 2021 | Ford | Edge |
| 2021 | Lincoln | Corsair |
What is the fix for the Edge driveshaft recall?
Yes. Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will check the rear drive unit lubricant level. Axles found to have lubricant at the minimum level will be filled to the full level. Axles found to be below the minimum lubricant fill level will be replaced, free of charge. This recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S02.
When was recall 21V011 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 21V011 to NHTSA on January 15, 2021.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2021 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 21V011000. |
This recall was filed 69 months ago. If your Edge was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Edge is part of recall 21V011?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 21V011 is open on your Edge, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 21V011000 is open on your Edge, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 21S02. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should Edge owners do about recall 21V011?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 21V011000 applies to your Edge.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the driveshaft happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are Edge owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 841 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 220 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Since recall 21V011 was reported on January 15, 2021, owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 31 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the ev and hybrid battery and were received on or after January 15, 2021, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related ev and hybrid battery issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 841 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 220 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2021 Ford Bronco Sport: 696 complaints in total, 202 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2021 Ford Edge: 111 complaints in total, 12 about the ev and hybrid battery
- 2021 Lincoln Corsair: 34 complaints in total, 6 about the ev and hybrid battery
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
My backup camera still turns blue. I have had the recall done to fix the issue but it still happens occasionally. Seems to be just random when it happens and no direct cause when it does happen.
2021 Lincoln Corsair owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11636978, filed January 19, 2025
For most of 2025 and now into April 2026, I have been unable to use my car’s electric capabilities. This is due to active recalls for which no permanent repair is available. Temporary fixes have not resolved these issues.
2021 Lincoln Corsair owner, NY, NHTSA complaint 11732248, filed April 19, 2026
One day, the bright headlamps stopped working. The light on the dashboard indicating that they are on still works but the lights themselves, do not turn on. Yes, it is available for inspection. There was and has been no warning. It has not been looked at by a dealer or anyone else.
2021 Lincoln Corsair owner, TX, NHTSA complaint 11741560, filed June 2, 2026
Can recall 21V011 make my Edge a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Recall 21V011000 does not automatically make your Edge a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 21V011
Did the recall 21V011 fix work?
Since recall 21V011 was reported on January 15, 2021, owners have filed 220 complaints with NHTSA about the ev and hybrid battery on these vehicles. 31 of them (14%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
Is the 21V011000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Edge is part of recall 21V011000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 21V011000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford, Lincoln. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.