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NHTSA Recall 25V349000: Traction battery (electrical system)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator.

8
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2025
owners notified (June 26)
NHTSA campaign25V349000
Manufacturer campaign25S58
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › PROPULSION SYSTEM › TRACTION BATTERY
Report receivedMay 23, 2025
Owner notificationJune 26, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V349000

Make and modelModel years
Lincoln Aviator2020, 2021

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.