The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·23V626000·Announced 2023-09-08

Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer battery defect poses fire and power-loss risk

Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviators and Ford Explorers with 3.0L plug-in hybrid engines. A high-voltage battery manufacturing defect may cause battery failure, loss of drive power, and fire risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: This recall involves a structural defect in the propulsion system (high-voltage battery pack) that can cause loss of drive power and fire risk. The rubric classifies structural vehicle defects as Severe (Score 4).

Plain-English summary

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

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.

Approximately 2,954 vehicles are affected by this recall. Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high-voltage battery pack as necessary at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD AVIATOR, EXPLORER
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Battery System
Hazard
Affected units
2,954

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 (2)

  • AVIATOR
  • EXPLORER

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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