The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·25V349000·Announced 2025-05-23

Lincoln Aviator plug-in hybrid battery cells can short internally

Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator PHEV vehicles previously repaired under 23V626, because a manufacturing defect in high voltage battery cells may cause an internal short circuit.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: an internal short in the high voltage cells is a failure of the propulsion battery, and the source states it causes a loss of drive power as well as fire risk.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. Eight vehicles are potentially affected.

A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

NHTSA states that battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash, and can also increase the risk of a fire.

Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN AVIATOR
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Traction battery
Hazard
Affected units
8

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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