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NHTSA Recall 25V628000: Engine

Park outside Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,632 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Expedition.

4,632
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2025
owners notified (October 3)
NHTSA campaign25V628000
Manufacturer campaign22S36/22S48
ComponentENGINE
Report receivedSeptember 19, 2025
Owner notificationOctober 3, 2025
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.

Safety risk

A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy

Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V628000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Expedition2020
Lincoln Navigator2020

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.