2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator recall: traction battery
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 23, 2025. It covers about 8 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 8
- reported
- May 23, 2025
- owners notified
- Jun 26, 2025
- related complaints
- 51
Electrical system: propulsion system: traction battery
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S58.
Recall number 25V349000
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Aviator 2020-2021 20202021
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 51 complaints about electrical problems.
Questions about recall 25V349000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator traction battery?
Yes. Recall 25V349000, reported on May 23, 2025, covers about 8 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V349000?
Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S58.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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