{"id":"2022_lincoln_aviator","make":"Lincoln","make_slug":"lincoln","model":"Aviator","model_slug":"aviator","year":2022,"url":"/lincoln/aviator/2022/","pts":["phev","gas"],"configs":[{"id":44497,"model":"Aviator PHEV AWD","pt":"phev","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI; PHEV","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":22,"hwy":25,"comb":23,"cityA":54,"hwyA":58,"combA":56,"kwh100":60.0,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":21.0,"phev_comb":31,"charge240":3.5,"charge240b":0.0,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"74 kW DCPM","fuel":"Regular Gas and Electricity","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":209,"fe_score":7,"ghg_score":8,"fuel_cost":2700,"save_spend":1000,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Wed May 17 00:00:00 EDT 2023"},{"id":44487,"model":"Aviator RWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Rear-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":18,"hwy":26,"comb":21,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 2WD","co2":424,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":2950,"save_spend":-3500,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Tue Jan 04 00:00:00 EST 2022"},{"id":44490,"model":"Aviator AWD","pt":"gas","drive":"Part-time 4-Wheel Drive","trany":"Automatic (S10)","cyl":6,"displ":3.0,"eng":"SIDI","turbo":true,"super":false,"start_stop":true,"city":17,"hwy":24,"comb":20,"cityA":0,"hwyA":0,"combA":0,"kwh100":null,"range":null,"range_city":null,"range_hwy":null,"erange":null,"phev_comb":null,"charge240":null,"charge240b":null,"charger":"","charger_b":"","motor":"","fuel":"Regular","vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","co2":451,"fe_score":4,"ghg_score":4,"fuel_cost":3100,"save_spend":-4250,"guzzler":false,"mfr_code":"FMX","modified":"Tue Jan 04 00:00:00 EST 2022"}],"vclass":"Standard Sport Utility Vehicle 4WD","segment":"Midsize / large SUV","recalls":[{"campaign":"26V451000","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-07-14","owner_notified":"2026-08-21","units":387911,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.","consequence":"A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S52","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V159000","component":"SEAT BELTS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-03-17","owner_notified":"2026-03-30","units":561,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.","consequence":"A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C18","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"26V123000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-03-03","owner_notified":"2026-06-23","units":889950,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, \"Rear Visibility.\"","consequence":"An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driver\u00e2\u20ac\u2122s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C11. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26C11","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"26V117000","component":"VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2026-03-03","owner_notified":"","units":604533,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Aviator, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.","consequence":"Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in October 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S14. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"26S14","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V455000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-07-07","owner_notified":"2026-07-27","units":850318,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD,  F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.","consequence":"An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the low pressure fuel pump on super duty vehicles and update the powertrain control module (PCM) software on all other affected vehicles, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 27, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S75","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V442000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-27","owner_notified":"2025-09-04","units":200237,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX,  Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.","consequence":"A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S72","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V393000","component":"SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-13","owner_notified":"2025-08-07","units":304662,"summary":"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.","consequence":"A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S67","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V407000","component":"STRUCTURE:BODY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-06-13","owner_notified":"2025-09-29","units":132914,"summary":"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.","consequence":"Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will repair or replace C-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S66.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S66","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"25V338000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-05-23","owner_notified":"2025-07-03","units":4442,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and  Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22V-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C18.","notes":"","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25C18","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"25V159000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2025-03-14","owner_notified":"2025-04-25","units":49399,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V-342.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.","consequence":"Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the Image Processing Module software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 25S27.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"25S27","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V852000","component":"EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-11-08","owner_notified":"2024-12-19","units":27678,"summary":"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.\"","consequence":"Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.","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.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24C39","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"24V635000","component":"ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-08-23","owner_notified":"2025-07-03","units":90736,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Bronco, F-150, Edge, Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with either a 2.7L or 3.0L Nano EcoBoost engine.  The engine intake valves may break while driving, which can result in engine failure and a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will perform an engine cycle test and replace the engine as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S55.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S55","initiated_by":"ODI","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"24V368000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2024-05-24","owner_notified":"2024-10-23","units":109283,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 Lincoln Aviator vehicles.  The accessory protocol image module (APIM) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.","consequence":"A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed.  Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (APIM), free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on October 23, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 24S35.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"24S35","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V626000","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2023-09-08","owner_notified":"2024-04-08","units":2954,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines.  A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.","consequence":"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 perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23S53","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"},{"campaign":"23V598000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2023-08-25","owner_notified":"2023-11-20","units":177402,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles.  The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.","consequence":"Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23S48","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"23V342000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2023-05-12","owner_notified":"2023-11-10","units":442973,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.","consequence":"Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S23.  This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23V-022.  Vehicles previously repaired under 23V-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23S23","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"23V022000","component":"BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2023-01-23","owner_notified":"2023-02-13","units":382759,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera.  The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.","consequence":"Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the image processing module (IPMB) software, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed April 25, 2023.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 13, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 23S02.  This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21V-735.  Vehicles previously repaired under 21V-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"23S02","initiated_by":"OVSC","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V953000","component":"SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-12-23","owner_notified":"2023-02-07","units":101001,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator and 2020-2022 Lincoln Corsair vehicles equipped with a Revel Audio System.  When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection.\"","consequence":"An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed February 7, 2023.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22C35.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22C35","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"minor"},{"campaign":"22V454000","component":"STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-06-24","owner_notified":"2022-08-22","units":776,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles.  The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, \"Occupant Crash Protection\" and 301, \"Fuel System Integrity.\"","consequence":"Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.  In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge.  If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback.  Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22C13.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22C13","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V247000","component":"SEATS:FRONT ASSEMBLY:HEAD RESTRAINT","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-04-14","owner_notified":"2022-07-29","units":933,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles.  The front-row driver and passenger seat power head restraint cushion may detach from the head restraint assembly when adjusted to the full forward position.","consequence":"A detached head restraint cushion can increase the risk of injury during a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will replace the front-row passenger and driver head restraints, free of charge.  Interim owner notification letters to notify owners of the safety risk were mailed May 11, 2022.  Owner notification letters were mailed July 29, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S23.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S23","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V187000","component":"HYBRID PROPULSION SYSTEM","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-03-25","owner_notified":"2022-05-02","units":585,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with the 3.0L plug-in hybrid powertrain.  The inlet charge port harness bus bar may become unseated, leading to a loss of drive power.","consequence":"A loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.","remedy":"Dealers will inspect the inlet charge port harness date code label, and replace the harness, if necessary, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on May 2, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22S19.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22S19","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":["phev"],"severity":"high"},{"campaign":"22V088000","component":"FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP","mfr":"Ford Motor Company","reported":"2022-02-16","owner_notified":"2022-04-04","units":18366,"summary":"Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles.  The fuel filler tube may detach during a crash.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 301, \"Fuel System Integrity.\"","consequence":"A detached fuel filler tube can result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of a fire.","remedy":"Dealers will install a fuel vapor line redundant locking clip, free of charge.  Owner notification letters were mailed on April 4, 2022.  Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.  Ford's number for this recall is 22C02.","notes":"Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.","park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"mfr_campaign":"22C02","initiated_by":"MFR","variants":[],"severity":"critical"}],"recall_count":22,"critical_count":2,"park_outside":false,"do_not_drive":false,"score":35,"grade":"F","complaints":{"count":57,"crash":6,"fire":1,"injured":4,"deaths":0,"comps":[["Electrical System",13],["Back Over Prevention",11],["Engine",10],["Unspecified",8],["Structure",8],["Visibility/Wiper",6]],"by_year":{"2022":14,"2023":9,"2024":5,"2025":20,"2026":9},"excerpts":[["2025-03-23","Seats","Safety issue that occurs while driving that nearly caused me to drive off rd multiple times, has been reported by others on Lincoln forum & appears to be pervasive safety issue. 2nd row seat automatically folds down, moves up & slams into back of drivers seat, even WHILE driving. Happened sev times, twice at night whil\u2026"],["2025-03-10","Air Bags","Driving and slowing down accident brakes and frontal collision and airbags didn't go off"],["2025-01-21","Electrical System","I had damage to my electrical system caused by rodents chewing wires. Upon researching this issue I have found that Ford Motor Company has used soy-based wire coatings which has led to this being a consistent problem with this vehicle. Not only did this cost me $1,500+ dollars to repair which is not covered by warranty\u2026"]]},"investigations":[{"action":"EA23002","component":"ENGINE","opened":"2023-09-29","closed":"2024-10-31","campaign":"24V635","subject":"Loss of Motive Power","summary":"On July 22, 2022, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) granted a Defect Petition (DP22001) and opened a Preliminary Evaluation (PE22007) to investigate allegations of loss of motive power in model year (MY) 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles equipped with 2.7L EcoBoost engines. Complainants were reporting sudden engine failure while driving resulting in a loss of motive power, often without the ability to restart. During PE22007, the cause of engine failure and loss of motive power in the subject vehicles was determined to be intake valve fracture, and the full scope of vehicles affected by the subject defect was identified as all MY 2021-2022 Ford and Lincoln models equipped with either the 2.7"},{"action":"DP22005","component":"ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM","opened":"2023-01-27","closed":"2023-08-07","campaign":"22V063000","subject":"Pedestrian alert sounds","summary":"NHTSA received a petition on or about July 18, 2022, requesting that Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) 141 be applied to all electric and hybrid vehicles operating in the United States. The petition can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI Number 11486072. FMVSS 141 establishes performance requirements for pedestrian alert sounds for motor vehicles. The standard applies to hybrid and electric vehicles that have a gross vehicle weight rating of 4,536 KG or less or are defined as low-speed vehicles. The standard became fully applicable to all such vehicles manufactured on or after March 1, 2021.On January 27, 2023, NHTSA opened Defect Petition (DP) 22-005 to evaluate the subject matt"}],"ncap":[{"desc":"SUV 4WD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.151,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null},{"desc":"SUV RWD","overall":5,"frontal":5,"side":5,"rollover":4,"rollover_risk":0.147,"seats":null,"fcw":"Standard","ldw":"Standard","aeb":"Standard","esc":"","backup_cam":"","variant":null}],"popularity":120,"headline":{"range":null,"mpg":23,"ncap":5,"complaints":57},"presskit_trims":[],"generated_at":"2026-09-11 05:01 UTC","sources":["EPA fueleconomy.gov","NHTSA recalls","NHTSA complaints","NHTSA NCAP","NHTSA investigations"]}