2025 Lincoln Aviator

These recalls apply to the make, model, and year of your car – and should be fixed as soon as possible.

7 Recalls for 2025 Lincoln Aviator

Recall Date Component Summary
1970-01-01 STRUCTURE:BODY

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.

Remedy:

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.

1970-01-01 SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

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.

Remedy:

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.

2025-09-05 STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S43.

1970-01-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Remedy:

Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S19.

1970-01-01 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Remedy:

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 25S03.

2024-08-11 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

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.”

Remedy:

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.

1970-01-01 BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, “Rear Visibility.”

Remedy:

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 24C34.

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Date Component  
2025-06-03 SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
ODI Number: 11664518
2025-02-05 LANE DEPARTURE,FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE
ODI Number: 11640906
2025-02-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING,ENGINE
ODI Number: 11644862
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46 Service Alerts for 2025 Lincoln Aviator

Date Description
2025-06-25 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to ensure Diagnostic Trouble Codes are being set correctly. -Prevents a network communication error that may cause an error message in the center screen

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2025-06-27 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2025 Aviator/Navigator vehicles equipped with a 24 channel audio digital signal processing module (DSP) (minor feature code IDBBN) may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with the DSP. To confirm a vehicle is built

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2025-06-25 POWER TRAIN

Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly repla

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2025-06-25 ENGINE

Some 2021-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2021-2025 Bronco/Bronco Sport/E-Series/Escape/Corsair/Expedition/Navigator/Explorer/Aviator/F-150/F-Super Duty/Mustang/Ranger, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an A/C compressor clutch assembly repla

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2025-07-01 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic

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2025-07-01 FORWARD COLLISION AVOIDANCE: ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL

Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic

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2025-06-27 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

This article supersedes TSB 25-2157 to add a customer symptom. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions:  Inbound call cannot be heard  Wireless charger icon inaccurate

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2025-06-12 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on or after 05-Mar-2025 and 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or after 24-Apr-2025 are no longer equipped with the passenger side underbody air deflector. The vehicle is not mi

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2025-06-12 FUEL/PROPULSION SYSTEM

2025 Explorer/Police Interceptor Utility non-hybrid vehicles built on or after 05-Mar-2025 and 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or after 24-Apr-2025 are no longer equipped with the passenger side underbody air deflector. The vehicle is not mi

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2025-06-11 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 12 channel DSP (minor feature code IDBAV for Nautilus or IDBBJ for Aviator) may exhibit a no audio/sound concern or programmable module installation (PMI) incomplete on a rep

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2025-06-06 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center con

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2025-06-06 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2024-2025 Nautilus, 2025 Explorer/Aviator/Expedition/Navigator vehicles may occasionally require a hard reset of the Ford/Lincoln Digital Experience system. To perform a hard reset, press and release the volume button on the center con

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2025-06-03 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

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2025-06-03 VISIBILITY/WIPER

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

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2025-06-03 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

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2025-06-03 BACK OVER PREVENTION: REARVIEW SYSTEM BRAKING

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC). Additionally, some modules may store invalid data/lost communication diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs)

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2025-05-08 SEATS

Certain 2025 Model Year Aviator Reserve 200A Series Retail Ordered Vehicles – Rear Heated Seat Refund PROGRAM TERMS

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2025-05-28 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit driver assistance feature warning messages displayed in the instrument panel cluster (IPC).

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2025-05-13 ENGINE

Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be perform

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2025-05-13 POWER TRAIN

Some 2020 Continental, 2020-2024 Edge/Nautilus, 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator/Escape/Corsair/F-150/F-Super Duty/Ranger/Transit/E-Series, 2021-2025 Bronco, and 2022-2025 Maverick vehicles may require an engine cooling system flush to be perform

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2025-05-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security ke

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2025-04-16 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Quality improvements include: -Addresses a potential false coolant head temperature DTC that triggers an engine warning light

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2025-04-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2024-2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with air suspension may exhibit a drive malfunction and/or suspension fault message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) B1041 and U2100 stored in the suspension

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2025-04-29 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Aviator vehicles built on or before 17-Feb-2025 may exhibit a harsh suspension feel and Drive Control Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center with no applicable diagnostic trouble code

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2025-04-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above may exhibit at least one of the following conditions: Inbound call cannot be heard  Wireless charger icon inaccurate This may be Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement ab

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2025-04-14 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

After replacement of any TRON module, the gateway module (GWM) and the TRON capable modules can set diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) U211A, U211B, U211C, U3034, U3035, U3036, U35D9, U35DA and/or U35DB if the secret authentication security ke

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2025-04-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2021-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code (DTCs) U2100 and/or U3002 stored in the cruise control module (CCM), side obstacle detection control module LH (SODL), side obstacle detection control module RH (S

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2025-03-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve connectivity and location dependent features.

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2025-03-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to ensure the passive entry feature works properly while approaching the vehicle.

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2025-03-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Certain 2025 Model Year Aviator and Explorer Vehicles Equipped With a 2.3L or 3.0L GTDI Engine Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Software Update

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2025-03-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience intermittent functionality of features such as passive entry, welcome lighting, or the hands-free liftgate upon approaching the vehicle while parked.

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2025-03-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2020-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with a 3.0L EcoBoost engine may require removal of the left turbocharger oil supply tube due to various concerns.

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2025-03-24 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles built on or before 22-Feb-2025 may exhibit a no crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.

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2025-03-05 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a no crank/no start and/or engine shuts off when placed into gear.

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2025-02-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Aviator vehicles may exhibit a harsh suspension feel and Drive Control Fault Service Required message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) message center with no applicable diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present in the vehicle

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2025-02-28 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Quality improvements include: -Enhanced connectivity experience -Enhanced software update performance -Addresses key off load battery drain caused by modules staying awake after key off

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2025-02-13 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2024 Nautilus and 2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with a 24 channel audio digital signal processing module (DSP) (minor feature code IDBBN) may exhibit a no audio/sound condition with no communication with DSP.

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2025-02-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where it would require gateway module (GWM) replacement.

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2025-02-12 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2020-2025 Aviator vehicles equipped with auto air refresh option (minor feature code G1DAG) may exhibit a buzzing/clicking/humming/ticking sound from the overhead console (OHC) and/or diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P24AE in the heating

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2025-02-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Aviator vehicles built on 11-May-2024 and through 07-Oct-2024 may exhibit an inoperative approach detection illuminated entry function and/or reduced passive entry functionality. This may be due to the body control module (BCM) co

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2025-02-04 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2025 Aviator vehicles may display a “Drive control fault service required” message in the IPC message center with no applicable diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) present in the vehicle dynamics control module (VDM). 

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2025-01-31 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Quality improvements include: -Robustness action to improve connectivity and location dependent features.

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2025-01-30 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2023-2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L EcoBoost engine and up to 15,000 miles (24,140 km) may exhibit an illuminated malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) with diagnostic trouble code (DTC) P219A (Bank 1 Air-Fuel Ratio I

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2025-01-17 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2017-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles equipped with a 10R60/10R80/10R80 MHT/10R100 transmission may exhibit a whine noise at idle and/or while driving.

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2025-01-10 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Some 2024-2025 Nautilus and 2025 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a concern where during an inbound phone call the person in the vehicle cannot be heard.

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2024-12-18 UNKNOWN OR OTHER

Approach Detection Illuminated Entry Inoperative And/Or Reduced Passive Entry Functionality – Built On 29-Jul-2024 And Through 07-Oct-2024 Some 2025 Aviator vehicles built on 29-Jul-2024 and through 07-Oct-2024 may exhibit an inoperative ap

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