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Lincoln Aviator Recalls

38 Transport Canada safety recalls for the Lincoln Aviator, model years 2003–2026. Tap any recall for the hazard, affected models, and corrective action.

Lincoln Aviator — Heater And Defroster High risk
Apr 1, 2026 Model years: 2026
On a small number of vehicles, the ground connection for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) blower motor may not have been secured properly. As a result, the defr
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — 2026-128 High risk
Mar 18, 2026 Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Additionally, certain advanced driver as
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Nautilus, Lincoln Navigator
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Mar 17, 2026 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026
On certain vehicles, the second-row outboard seat belt anchor bolt(s) may be loose or missing. As a result, the seat belt(s) could detach in a crash.
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer)
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
Mar 5, 2026 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display properly when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require th
Also affects: Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
Mar 3, 2026 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles, the windshield wiper motor may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the motor could fail and cause the windshield wipers not to work.
Also affects: Ford Escape, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Dec 18, 2025 Model years: 2020
On a small number of vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25C18 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-277) may not have been done correctly. As a resul
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
Oct 24, 2025 Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the windshield glass may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, air bubbles could appear in the windshield glass. Safety Risk: Air bubbles in
Also affects: Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer), Lincoln Corsair, Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Structure High risk
Oct 11, 2025 Model years: 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the trailer hitch bolts may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the bolts could loosen and the hitch could detach from the vehicle. Note: Thi
Also affects: Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer), Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Aug 22, 2025 Model years: 2025
On certain vehicles, the body control module (BCM) may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the trailer taillights may not work when towing a trailer.
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer)
Lincoln Aviator — Structure High risk
Jul 28, 2025 Model years: 2025
When using the key fob "global close" feature or the LincolnWay mobile application to close the windows, a software problem could cause the window automatic reversal system for the
Lincoln Aviator — Fuel System High risk
Jul 8, 2025 Model years: 2021, 2022, 2023
Issue: On certain vehicles, the low-pressure fuel pump could fail. If this happens, the engine may run rough or may not start and the check engine light may turn on. This could als
Also affects: Ford F-150, Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer), Ford Mustang, Ford Bronco, Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
Jun 27, 2025 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to display when the transmission is shifted into reverse. Canadian regulations require the rearvie
Also affects: Ford Bronco Sport, Ford Ecosport, Ford Edge, Ford Escape, Ford Expedition
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Jun 13, 2025 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
Issue: On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second-row seats may not have been installed properly. As a result, the switch could become stuck. If this happ
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Structure High risk
Jun 13, 2025 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025
On certain vehicles, the exterior C-pillar trim(s) and/or window division bar(s) on the rear passenger doors may not be properly attached. As a result, the trim(s) and/or bar(s) co
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
May 23, 2025 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 22C35 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-743) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a secon
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
Mar 14, 2025 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 23S23 (Transport Canada recall no. 2023-288) may not have been done correctly. As a result, a secon
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Feb 14, 2025 Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the bolts securing the seat belt buckles may not have been properly tightened. Additionally, the second-row center seat belt anchor bolt and/or retracto
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford Police Interceptor Utility (Explorer)
Lincoln Aviator — Powertrain High risk
Jan 17, 2025 Model years: 2025
Issue: On a small number of vehicles, the bolts for the transmission crossmember may be missing or may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the transmission could move an
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Engine High risk
Aug 23, 2024 Model years: 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the intake valves may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the valves could break and cause the engine to fail. Note: This recall only affe
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Ford Bronco, Lincoln Nautilus, Ford Edge
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
May 24, 2024 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
On certain vehicles, a cell phone signal could interfere with the accessory protocol image module (APIM) and cause the rearview camera image to flicker. Canadian regulations requir
Lincoln Aviator — High Voltage High risk
Sep 12, 2023 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
Issue: On certain plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models, there may be a problem inside the high-voltage battery. As a result, one or more of the cells in the battery could short circuit and
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
May 15, 2023 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image not to appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations requi
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
Jan 24, 2023 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022
On certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulations requi
Also affects: Ford Explorer, Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Dec 27, 2022 Model years: 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
On certain vehicles, the seat belt reminder chime may not sound for long enough when you start the vehicle, and your seat belt is not buckled. Canadian regulations require both a s
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair
Lincoln Aviator — Structure High risk
Jun 24, 2022 Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the front frame rail(s) may not have been manufactured correctly. As a result, the vehicle may not meet the crash test requirements of Canadian Regulati
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Apr 14, 2022 Model years: 2022
Issue: On certain vehicles, the cushions for the driver and front passenger head restraints could detach when adjusted to the fully forward position. Safety Risk: Head restraint cu
Lincoln Aviator — Fuel System High risk
Feb 16, 2022 Model years: 2022
On certain vehicles, the fuel filler vent tube may not be properly connected. As a result, the tube could loosen or detach and create a fuel leak in a crash.
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Visual System High risk
Sep 24, 2021 Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera, a software problem could cause the rearview camera image to not appear on the SYNC display screen. Canadian regulation
Also affects: Lincoln Corsair, Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Airbag High risk
Aug 23, 2021 Model years: 2021
On certain vehicles, the side airbag in the seat may not be properly attached. As a result, the side airbag may not inflate properly in a crash.
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Engine High risk
Jul 16, 2021 Model years: 2020, 2021
Issue: On certain vehicles, the engine wiring harness may not be properly attached. As a result, the wiring could contact the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley. This can dam
Lincoln Aviator — Engine High risk
Dec 21, 2020 Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the right motor mount fasteners may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the engine may vibrate, and the axle may disconnect from the transmis
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Powertrain High risk
Nov 11, 2020 Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the driveshaft could break. If this happens, there could be a sudden loss of power to the wheels. A driveshaft that separates could also damage the fuel tank a
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Airbag High risk
Aug 25, 2020 Model years: 2020
Issue: On certain vehicles, the fasteners that attach the side airbag to the front seat backs may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the side airbag may not deploy prop
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Fuel System High risk
Dec 4, 2019 Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the protective cover on the engine fuel line may not be long enough. As a result, the fuel line could rub against another fuel line. This could cause damage an
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Seats And Restraints High risk
Aug 29, 2019 Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, seats with a manual recliner may not meet the strength requirements of Canadian regulations. A seatback with reduced strength may not properly restrain an occu
Also affects: Ford Expedition, Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty
Lincoln Aviator — Brakes High risk
Aug 9, 2019 Model years: 2020
On certain vehicles, the cover for the manual park release (MPR) lever may not be installed. If the MPR lever is accidentally pushed, the transmission can be shifted out of PARK wi
Also affects: Ford Explorer
Lincoln Aviator — Lights And Instruments High risk
Feb 6, 2003 Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, both Daytime Running Lights will deactivate when either the right or left turn signal is activated. Correction: Dealer will replace the existing Aviator DRL (D
Lincoln Aviator — Powertrain High risk
Nov 22, 2002 Model years: 2003
On certain vehicles, the transmission shifter cable may become dislodged from the shifter cable bracket resulting in incorrect gear indication, which can include the park position.
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