Ford is recalling 2020 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L PHEV engines due to battery failure risks. This could cause loss of drive power or fire. Owners will receive free software updates from dealers.
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 recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L PHEV engines because a manufacturing defect in the battery cells could cause failure, increasing crash risk or fire danger. Owners must have their vehicle's battery software updated by a dealer to prevent these issues.
A manufacturing defect in the high voltage battery cells can cause internal short circuits, leading to battery failure. This failure may cause loss of drive power, increasing crash risk, or potentially causing a fire.
Owners of 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with 3.0L PHEV engines that were repaired under recall 23V626 are affected. Drivers using these vehicles with the defective battery system face the highest risk.
Check if your 2020 Lincoln Aviator has a 3.0L PHEV engine and was repaired under recall 23V626. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 26, 2025.
Dealers will update the Battery Energy Control Module software for free to fix the battery defect.
Call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule the software update.
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.
Ford is recalling certain 2020 Lincoln Aviators with 3.0L PHEV engines due to a manufacturing defect in the battery cells that could cause failure, increasing crash risk or fire danger.
Check if your 2020 Lincoln Aviator has a 3.0L PHEV engine and was repaired under recall 23V626. The recall was notified to owners via mail on June 26, 2025.
Yes, battery failure can increase the risk of fire due to internal short circuits in the high voltage battery cells.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V349000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V349000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. 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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