2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator Wire Harness May Contact Compressor, Increasing Fire Risk
2020–2021 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L engines may have improperly secured wire harnesses that can contact the A/C compressor pulley, risking electrical damage and fire. Ford will inspect and secure the harness free of charge.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: The recall addresses a structural vehicle defect (improperly secured wire harness) that creates risk of electrical short-circuit and fire. However, the source explicitly states no injuries or fires have been reported, making this a theoretical risk. Per the rubric, recalls with theoretical hazards and no reported injuries score at most 3 (High).
Plain-English summary
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness securing the air-conditioning compressor may not be properly fastened, and as a result may contact the A/C compressor pulley.
This contact can cause damage to the electrical wires or the A/C compressor drive belt. Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a vehicle fire.
Affected vehicle owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153). Dealers will inspect the harness and compressor belt at no cost, replace them if necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness.
The recalled product
- Product
- LINCOLN AVIATOR
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle
- Affected units
- 33,298
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (1)
- AVIATOR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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