The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·21V534000·Announced 2021-07-15

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

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
Hazard
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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