2022 Lincoln Aviator Review

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Seat belts

Recall Number: 

26V159000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

26C18

Number of vehicles affected: 

561

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Defect Consequence: 

A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Back over prevention:software

Recall Number: 

26V123000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

26C11

Manufactured from: 

2019-01-07 to

Number of vehicles affected: 

889950

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Defect Consequence: 

An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

The remedy is currently under development. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed April 17, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated second quarter of 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:motor

Recall Number: 

26V117000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

26S14

Manufactured from: 

2020-07-06 to

Number of vehicles affected: 

604533

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.

Defect Consequence: 

Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed March 9, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in May 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Fuel system, gasoline:delivery:fuel pump

Recall Number: 

25V455000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S75

Manufactured from: 

2021-07-01 to

Number of vehicles affected: 

850318

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.

Defect Consequence: 

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

The remedy is under development. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 14, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.

Back over prevention:software

Recall Number: 

25V442000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S72

Manufactured from: 

2019-04-25 to

Number of vehicles affected: 

200061

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.

Defect Consequence: 

A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.

Structure:body

Recall Number: 

25V407000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S66

Number of vehicles affected: 

132914

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.

Defect Consequence: 

Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed July 28, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66.

Seats:mid/rear assembly

Recall Number: 

25V393000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S67

Number of vehicles affected: 

304662

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

Defect Consequence: 

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed June 23, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.

Seat belts:front:warning light/devices

Recall Number: 

25V338000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25C18

Manufactured from: 

2018-11-13 to

Number of vehicles affected: 

3227

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect Consequence: 

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed June 23, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.

Back over prevention:software

Recall Number: 

25V159000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

25S27

Number of vehicles affected: 

49399

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Defect Consequence: 

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.

Equipment:other:labels

Recall Number: 

24V852000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

24C39

Manufactured from: 

2019-07-29 to 2024-09-13

Number of vehicles affected: 

27678

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect Consequence: 

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Engine and engine cooling:engine:hard parts internal/mechanical

Recall Number: 

24V635000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

24S55

Manufactured from: 

2021-06-07 to 2021-10-31

Number of vehicles affected: 

90736

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine. The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.

Defect Consequence: 

A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed October 17, 2024. A second notice will be sent once the final remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.

Back over prevention:display function

Recall Number: 

24V368000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

24S35

Manufactured from: 

2018-10-19 to 2024-04-25

Number of vehicles affected: 

109283

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.

Defect Consequence: 

A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.

Electrical system:propulsion system:traction battery

Recall Number: 

23V626000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S53

Number of vehicles affected: 

2954

Defect Description: 

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

Defect Consequence: 

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.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. A letter informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 3, 2021. The remedy is expected to become available in 4th Quarter 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

23V598000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S48

Number of vehicles affected: 

169277

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.

Defect Consequence: 

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed October 12, 2023. Remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

23V342000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S23

Manufactured from: 

2019-01-07 to 2022-12-15

Number of vehicles affected: 

442973

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Defect Consequence: 

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters were mailed on July 10, 2023. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed in July 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Back over prevention: sensing system: camera

Recall Number: 

23V022000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S02

Number of vehicles affected: 

382759

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.

Defect Consequence: 

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.

Seat belts:front:warning light/devices

Recall Number: 

22V953000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

22C35

Number of vehicles affected: 

101001

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Defect Consequence: 

An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.

Structure:frame and members

Recall Number: 

22V454000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

22C13

Number of vehicles affected: 

776

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Defect Consequence: 

Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C13.

Seats:front assembly:head restraint

Recall Number: 

22V247000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

22S23

Number of vehicles affected: 

933

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position.

Defect Consequence: 

A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters to notify owners of the safety risk were mailed May 11, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S23.

Fuel system, gasoline:storage:tank assembly:filler pipe and cap

Recall Number: 

22V088000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

22C02

Number of vehicles affected: 

18366

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, "Fuel System Integrity."

Defect Consequence: 

A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.