NHTSA Recall 25V831000: Exterior lighting
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,195 vehicles. It affects 2025 Lincoln Navigator.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V831000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25C66 |
| Component | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Report received | December 1, 2025 |
| Owner notification | January 14, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The rear lightbar may have cracks in the outer lens or weld track that allow moisture to accumulate, which can result in inoperative or flickering reverse lights. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk
Inoperative or flickering reverse lights may not alert other drivers that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the rear lightbar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 14, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C66. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V831000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 2025 |
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.