Campaign 25V-349

Manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired incorrectly under recall 23V626. 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 update the Battery Energy Control Module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 26, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S58.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 25V349000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

One product line is covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about electrical system on these vehicles: 51, of which 2 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 25V-349
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Lincoln	Aviator	2020 to 2021	51

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

Before the recall

17 service bulletins on this component came first

Distinct manufacturer communications on the same component group, make, model and model year in the 24 months before the report date.

Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications file.

Service bulletins

26V-582 Sep 9, 2026
Battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high…
26E-063 Sep 9, 2026
Battery energy control module software may cause an incorrect state of charge to display in the vehicle, or lead to an increased risk of a high…
26V-547 Aug 25, 2026
Engine compartment wiring harness ground connections may fracture and result in a loss of drive power, or a loss of function in the windshield…
26V-468 Jul 20, 2026
Engine compartment wiring harness may become damaged and short circuit
26E-046 Jul 14, 2026
Integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, causing a loss of brake function, turn signals and brake lights
26V-372 Jun 9, 2026
At vehicle start-up, the Instrument Panel Cluster Assembly (IPC) may not function, showing a blank display