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50 recalls affect this vehicle. Sorted by severity, then date.
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles because the second-row seat switch may cause seats to move unexpectedly.
Ford is recalling specific 2018-2021 SUVs and 2021 F-150s because the transmission park pawl may engage while moving, risking vehicle rollaway and crashes.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Ford is recalling 1,412 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose, risking loss of control or trailer detachment while towing.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because a mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly. 206 units affected.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because loose cross member bolts may leave the transmission improperly secured, which can cause a loss of drive power.
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.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because rear suspension bolts may not be heat-treated, posing a risk of loss of steering control.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the drive shaft may fracture, potentially causing a loss of drive, vehicle rollaway, or fire.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because a chafing fuel line may cause a leak, increasing the risk of fire.
Ford is recalling 639,137 vehicles because a missing part in the seat back recliner mechanism may reduce strength and fail to restrain occupants in a crash.
Ford is recalling 76,748 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because an unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally, potentially trapping a second-row occupant.
Ford is recalling 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles because the HVAC system may fail, causing the windshield defrosting and defogging systems to become inoperative.
Ford is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, Nautilus, Aviator and Explorer vehicles because the Image Processing Module A may reset unexpectedly, losing the rearview camera image and driver assistance features.
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2022 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because the windshield wiper motors may fail, potentially reducing visibility and increasing crash risks.
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln and Ford vehicles because the center display may show an inverted rearview image, increasing crash risks.
Ford is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles because the windshield glass may have visible air bubbles that obscure the driver's visibility.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because an improperly manufactured body control module may leave a towed trailer's tail lights unlit. This fails FMVSS 108.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because when using the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force on an object before automatically reversing.
Ford is recalling certain 2021–2023 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because the low-pressure fuel pump may fail, causing engine stalls while driving and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling a wide range of 2018-2024 vehicles because a software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or leave the image on screen after backing has ended.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding and detach.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the easy-entry second-row seat switch may bind, letting seats unlatch, fold or slide unexpectedly.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles with Revel Audio, previously repaired under 22V-953, because the unbelted warning chime may sound for under four seconds.
Ford is recalling certain Explorer, Lincoln Aviator and Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall 23V-342, because the video output may fail.
Ford is recalling certain 2024-2025 vehicles because the transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear failure or unexpected forward movement.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the rearview camera image may fail when vehicle speed reaches 10 mph or more.
Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 vehicles with 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engines because the engine intake valves may break, resulting in engine failure and loss of drive power.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because electromagnetic interference from a cell phone can cause the rearview camera image to flicker or distort.
Ford is recalling certain 2018-2023 Lincoln Navigator and Aviator vehicles, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera may fail to display when reversing, reducing visibility and increasing crash risk.
The rearview camera video output may fail on certain 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln vehicles, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the camera free of charge.
Ford is recalling 2022-2023 Explorer vehicles with automatic transmissions. A loose bolt may prevent park gear engagement, creating rollaway and crash risk.
Ford is recalling 2021 Lincoln Aviators with 360-degree camera systems because the rearview camera video may fail to display, reducing driver rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviators and Corsairs because the seat belt warning chime may activate for less than 4 seconds, failing to properly alert unbelted drivers.
Ford is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to improperly heat-treated engine rails that may reduce structural protection in crashes and potentially detach while driving. Owners should contact Ford for a free inspection and replacement.
The front-row driver and passenger head restraint cushions in certain 2022 Lincoln Aviators may detach from their assemblies when adjusted fully forward, increasing crash injury risk.
Ford is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the fuel filler tube may detach during a crash, creating a fuel leak and fire risk. Free repairs are available from Ford dealers.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles with incorrect rear suspension module components due to a labeling error. The defect may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking, increasing crash risk.
Ford and Lincoln are recalling 228,297 vehicles with 360-degree cameras because the rearview camera image may fail to display, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.
Ford and Lincoln are recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. Side air bag attachment weld studs may detach during deployment, potentially failing to provide proper protection in a crash.
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.
Ford is recalling 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the backup camera display may not show video feed, affecting rear visibility. Free software updates are available from Ford dealers.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer Police Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because their windshield washer fluid was contaminated with brake fluid, which can reduce visibility and increase crash risk.
Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because right-hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened and could loosen, potentially causing the axle to disconnect from the engine and loss of power.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to improperly manufactured steering knuckles that may fracture, reducing steering control and increasing crash risk. Dealers will inspect and replace affected knuckles free of charge.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because side air bag fasteners may not be properly tightened, potentially affecting deployment during a crash.
Ford is recalling 2020 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because a missing parking brake cover or Factory Mode setting may allow the vehicle to roll away or hide gear selection.
Ford is recalling certain 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for missing air bag warning labels on the dashboard. The missing label increases risk of crash injury if occupants don't follow proper restraint guidelines.
Federal 5-Star Safety Rating from crash testing. This is a separate government program from the recall(s) above — a high star rating says nothing about whether a specific recall has been fixed, and a recall says nothing about crash-test performance.
2 trims tested for 2025; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2024; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2023; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.gov2 trims tested for 2022; overall ratings can differ by trim.
View on NHTSA.govSource: NHTSA New Car Assessment Program (NCAP), a federal crash-test program — not a recall record.
Beyond the official recalls above. These are third-party figures derived from NHTSA complaint data — useful signal, but not part of our verified recall record.
302 manufacturer service bulletins across 8 model years. A TSB is repair guidance to dealers, not a safety recall.
This is ProblemsByVin’s own published heuristic (1 worst – 5 best), not an official rating and unrelated to our severity scale.
Data on this panel comes from ProblemsByVin, derived from US NHTSA owner complaints and recalls, and licensed CC BY 4.0. It is not published by a federal agency and is not part of our verified recall record.