The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·25V543000·Announced 2026-10-08

2025 Lincoln Aviator Trailer Tail Light Failure Due to Defective Module

Ford is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to a defective body control module that may prevent trailer tail lights from illuminating. Non-illuminating trailer lights reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of collision.

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: This recall involves a vehicle lighting defect where trailer tail lights may fail to illuminate when towing, increasing crash risk due to reduced visibility. No injuries or illnesses have been reported. While the safety hazard is real, the absence of reported harms and the potential rather than realized nature of actual consequences places this in the High category.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to an improperly manufactured body control module. When towing a trailer, this defect may prevent the trailer's tail lights from illuminating. Approximately 213,121 vehicles are affected. These vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 108, which governs exterior lighting and related equipment.

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended significantly reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of traffic collisions.

Ford will repair this defect at no charge. Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with fewer than 9,000 miles. For vehicles with 9,000 miles or more, dealers will perform a functional check and replace the module only if necessary. Owners are advised to contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule service. Owner notification letters were mailed beginning in October 2025.

The recalled product

Product
2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Exterior Lighting
Hazard
  • trailer-lighting-failure
  • visibility-hazard
  • crash-risk
Affected units
213,121

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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