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2020 Lincoln Aviator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 30 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The most recent was reported on July 14, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: AVIATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V451000July 14, 2026Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
26V402000June 24, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
26V159000March 17, 2026Seat Belts
26V123000March 3, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
26V117000March 3, 2026Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V407000June 13, 2025Structure › Body
25V393000June 13, 2025Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
25V349000May 23, 2025Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
25V338000May 23, 2025Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices
25V159000March 14, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V093000February 14, 2025Seat Belts
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V368000May 24, 2024Back Over Prevention › Display Function
23V626000September 8, 2023Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery
23V598000August 25, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V342000May 12, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V022000January 23, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
22V953000December 23, 2022Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices
21V735000September 22, 2021Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
21V534000July 15, 2021Electrical System › Wiring
21V223000March 30, 2021Back Over Prevention › Display Function
21V154000March 10, 2021Suspension › Rear
21V014000January 15, 2021Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer
20V788000December 17, 2020Engine
20V693000November 10, 2020Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft
20V497000August 21, 2020Air Bags › Critical Fasteners
19V859000December 4, 2019Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
19V633000August 28, 2019Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner
19V575000August 5, 2019Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (9) · Electrical System (4) · Seat Belts (4) · Seats (4) · Power Train (3) · Visibility (3) · Air Bags (1) · Engine (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Parking Brake (1) · Structure (1) · Suspension (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V451000Manufacturer no. 26S52

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 14, 2026
Owner notification
August 21, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
387,911 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
October 19, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

Safety risk

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V451000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V402000Manufacturer no. 26S48

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
741,195 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
October 25, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V402000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V159000Manufacturer no. 26C18

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
March 17, 2026
Owner notification
March 30, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
561 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
May 9, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Safety risk

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V159000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V123000Manufacturer no. 26C11

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
June 23, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
889,950 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
October 20, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V123000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V117000Manufacturer no. 26S14

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Motor

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
604,533 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
July 6, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Safety risk

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V117000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
April 25, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V407000Manufacturer no. 25S66

Structure › Body

Report received by NHTSA
June 13, 2025
Owner notification
September 29, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
132,914 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
October 19, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.

Safety risk

Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V407000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V393000Manufacturer no. 25S67

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
June 13, 2025
Owner notification
August 7, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
304,662 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
October 19, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

Safety risk

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V393000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V349000Manufacturer no. 25S58

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
June 26, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
8 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
March 4, 2020 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Safety risk

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S58.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V349000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V338000Manufacturer no. 25C18

Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
July 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,442 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
November 13, 2018 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V338000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V159000Manufacturer no. 25S27

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
April 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
49,399 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
January 21, 2019 – July 25, 2023
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V159000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V093000Manufacturer no. 25S09

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
February 14, 2025
Owner notification
June 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
240,510 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
October 19, 2018 – July 11, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.

Safety risk

A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V093000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
May 2, 2019 – June 13, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V368000Manufacturer no. 24S35

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
May 24, 2024
Owner notification
October 23, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
109,283 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
October 19, 2018 – April 25, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.

Safety risk

A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V368000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V626000Manufacturer no. 23S53

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Traction Battery

Report received by NHTSA
September 8, 2023
Owner notification
April 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,954 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Safety risk

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V626000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V598000Manufacturer no. 23S48

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2023
Owner notification
November 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
177,402 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V598000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V342000Manufacturer no. 23S23

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
May 12, 2023
Owner notification
November 10, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
442,973 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V342000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V022000Manufacturer no. 23S02

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
January 23, 2023
Owner notification
February 13, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
382,759 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V022000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V953000Manufacturer no. 22C35

Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Report received by NHTSA
December 23, 2022
Owner notification
February 7, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
101,001 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V953000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V735000Manufacturer no. 21S44

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
September 22, 2021
Owner notification
November 16, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
228,297 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Components: Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera; Back Over Prevention › Software

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Corsair, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Safety risk

A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S44.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V735000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V534000Manufacturer no. 21S34

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA
July 15, 2021
Owner notification
July 30, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
33,298 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Visibility › Defroster/Defogger/HVAC System › Compressor

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.

Safety risk

Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V534000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V223000Manufacturer no. 21C09

Back Over Prevention › Display Function

Report received by NHTSA
March 30, 2021
Owner notification
May 21, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
34,952 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C09.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V223000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V154000Manufacturer no. 21S11

Suspension › Rear

Report received by NHTSA
March 10, 2021
Owner notification
April 2, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
49 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (RLCA) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.

Safety risk

Broken RLCA bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both RLCA bolts, free of charge. The recall began on April 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S11.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V154000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 21V014000Manufacturer no. 21C01

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer

Report received by NHTSA
January 15, 2021
Owner notification
March 2, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
283 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 104, "Windshield Wiping and Washing Systems."

Safety risk

A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began March 2, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C01.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 21V014000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V788000Manufacturer no. 20S72

Engine

Report received by NHTSA
December 17, 2020
Owner notification
February 3, 2021
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,405 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.

Safety risk

With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began February 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S72.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V788000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V693000Manufacturer no. 20S65

Power Train › Driveline › Driveshaft

Report received by NHTSA
November 10, 2020
Owner notification
December 11, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
10,905 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine and a 10 Speed Automatic Transmission with the All Wheel Drive package. The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.

Safety risk

Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in Park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began December 11, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S65.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V693000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V497000Manufacturer no. 20S48

Air Bags › Critical Fasteners

Report received by NHTSA
August 21, 2020
Owner notification
September 10, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
488 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Components: Air Bags › Critical Fasteners; Air Bags › Side/Window; Seats

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.

Safety risk

If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began September 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S48.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V497000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V859000Manufacturer no. 19S49

Fuel System, Gasoline › Delivery › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Report received by NHTSA
December 4, 2019
Owner notification
March 23, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3,857 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
January 15, 2019 – July 17, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on January 29, 2020. Recall began March 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on July 10, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S49.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V859000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V633000Manufacturer no. 19C07

Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner

Report received by NHTSA
August 28, 2019
Owner notification
October 21, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
639,137 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
April 12, 2019 – July 16, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Components: Seats › Front Assembly › Recliner; Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 F-150 and 2019-2020 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, 2019-2020 Expedition, and 2020 Escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 202, "Head Restraints" and 207, "Seating Systems."

Safety risk

A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and Ford and Lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began October 21, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19C07.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V633000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 19V575000Manufacturer no. 19C06

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
August 5, 2019
Owner notification
August 23, 2019
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
13,896 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
April 10, 2019 – July 24, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
AVIATOR

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Parking Brake; Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Gear Position Indication (Prndl)

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 risk

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.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 19V575000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

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