Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2020 through 2021 model year Lincoln Aviator models equipped with the 3.0L PHEV engine over an issue with the high-voltage battery. These vehicles were included in a prior recall, identified as No. 23V626, but received incorrect repairs.
The defect: in affected vehicles, a manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
The hazards: 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.
Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this issue.
Components: high voltage battery
Affected vehicles: select 2020 through 202s Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring models produced at the Chicago Assembly Plant between March 4th, 2020, through December 08th, 2020
Number of vehicles affected: 8
The fix: dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which will begin on June 23rd, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 25S58.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 25S58
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
Comment
Besides first recalls, Recall Motors aka Ford Motor Co now has to issue a second recall for the same defect because Recall Motors’s fix for the first recall did not solve the problem. Wouldn’t be a bit surprised if Recall Motors starts issuing a third recall for the same defect because this time it was the incorrect fix for the first and second recall.