2023 Lincoln Aviator Review

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If a recall shows up, just call your local car dealer. They'll know about the recall and will work with the car maker to fix it for free (if the recall happened within 10 years of the car being first sold).

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

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

Manufactured from: 

2018-10-19 to

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.

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.

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.

Power train:automatic transmission

Recall Number: 

23V070000

Manufacturer Recall Number: 

23S06

Number of vehicles affected: 

1138

Defect Description: 

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2023 F-150, Mustang, Explorer, Bronco, and 2023 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions. The transmission may contain a loose bolt which could prevent the transmission from engaging the park gear, although the gear shifter position may indicate that the vehicle has been shifted to "PARK."

Defect Consequence: 

The inability to secure the vehicle in the park position can result in a rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Corrective Action: 

Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the transmissions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S06.

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.