NHTSA Campaign 25V349000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 23, 2025 · 8 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2020 | 8 |
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2021 | 8 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V349000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.