Recalls For 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

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Recall #1 Issued: 2024 10 25 - Camp #20241025

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-07-18 through 2024-07-26

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Conseqence Of Defect

The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #2 Issued: 2024 10 25 - Camp #20241025

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-07-18 through 2024-07-26

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Conseqence Of Defect

The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #3 Issued: 2024 11 08 - Camp #20241108

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2019-05-02 through 2024-06-13

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #4 Issued: 2024 11 08 - Camp #20241108

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2019-05-02 through 2024-06-13

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #5 Issued: 2024 11 08 - Camp #20241108

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2019-05-02 through 2024-06-13

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #6 Issued: 2024 11 08 - Camp #20241108

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2019-05-02 through 2024-06-13

Description Of Defect

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."

Conseqence Of Defect

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #7 Issued: 2025 01 17 - Camp #20250117

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-09-17 through 2024-09-17

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Conseqence Of Defect

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #8 Issued: 2025 01 17 - Camp #20250117

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-09-17 through 2024-09-17

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Conseqence Of Defect

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #9 Issued: 2025 03 14 - Camp #20250314

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-12-04 through 2024-12-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Conseqence Of Defect

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #10 Issued: 2025 03 14 - Camp #20250314

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-12-04 through 2024-12-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Conseqence Of Defect

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #11 Issued: 2025 03 14 - Camp #20250314

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2024-12-04 through 2024-12-20

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Conseqence Of Defect

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #12 Issued: 2025 05 09 - Camp #20250509

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2025-04-01 through 2025-04-02

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

Conseqence Of Defect

A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.

Additional Notes

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.

Recall #13 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #14 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #15 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #16 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #17 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #18 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the STRUCTURE:BODY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #19 Issued: 2025 06 13 - Camp #20250613

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from -- through 2024-11-04

Description Of Defect

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.

Conseqence Of Defect

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

Corrective Action

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.

Additional Notes

Recall #20 Issued: 2025 07 25 - Camp #20250725

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2023-11-29 through 2025-06-06

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.

Additional Notes

Recall #21 Issued: 2025 07 25 - Camp #20250725

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2023-11-29 through 2025-06-06

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Conseqence Of Defect

A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the driver door module (DDM) and the passenger door module (PDM) software, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed September 11, 2025. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.

Additional Notes

Recall #22 Issued: 2025 08 22 - Camp #20250822

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2023-11-29 through 2025-06-06

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Conseqence Of Defect

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 13, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.

Additional Notes

Recall #23 Issued: 2025 08 22 - Camp #20250822

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2023-11-29 through 2025-06-06

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Conseqence Of Defect

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 13, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.

Additional Notes

Recall #24 Issued: 2025 08 22 - Camp #20250822

This 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR recall affects the EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS Manufactured by Ford Motor Company from 2023-11-29 through 2025-06-06

Description Of Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Conseqence Of Defect

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed October 13, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated April 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.

Additional Notes