LINCOLN AVIATOR (2020) recall — Visibility
Ford is recalling 2020 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L engines due to potential electrical wire damage causing fire. Owners must have harness inspected and repaired by dealers.
Use caution until it’s fixed
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L engines because electrical wiring may become damaged, increasing fire risk. This affects vehicles where the wire harness isn't properly secured near the A/C compressor pulley. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/79849-ford-lincoln-aviator-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-wiring.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/79849-ford-lincoln-aviator-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-wiring · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #21V534000
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“Ford Lincoln Aviator 2020 Recall: Fire Risk from Electrical Wiring.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/79849-ford-lincoln-aviator-2020-recall-fire-risk-from-electrical-wiring. Based on NHTSA recall #21V534000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=21V534000).
Why it’s dangerous
Damaged electrical wires can short-circuit, leading to fire. The wire harness may not be secured properly near the A/C compressor pulley, causing it to contact the pulley and damage the wires.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2020 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L gasoline engines are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair may face fire risk if wiring becomes damaged.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2020 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L gasoline engines. The recall covers vehicles where the wire harness isn't properly secured near the A/C compressor pulley.
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What to do — step by step
Inspect Harness
Dealers will inspect the wire harness and A/C compressor belt for damage and replace them if necessary.
Install Tie Strap
Dealers will install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, preventing contact with the A/C compressor pulley.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The wire harness may not be secured properly near the A/C compressor pulley, causing electrical wire damage that could lead to fire.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
Your vehicle is affected if it's a 2020 Lincoln Aviator with a 3.0L gasoline engine where the wire harness isn't properly secured near the A/C compressor pulley.
What should I do if I have this vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and repair by a dealer.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 21V534000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 21V534000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #21V534000 (July 15, 2021)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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