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  • SevereNHTSA·26V205000·2028-07-03

    2026 Ford Explorer and Mustang Engine Piston Circlip Defect Recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2026 Explorer and Mustang vehicles because engine piston circlips may have been incorrectly installed, risking loss of drive power and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — 2026 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V371000·2025-03-06

    2025 Ford Explorer Brake Caliper Bolts May Be Improperly Secured

    Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles because front brake caliper bolts may not be properly secured, potentially affecting brake function. Dealers will inspect and repair the bolts at no cost.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·25V828000·2025-01-12

    Ford Recalls 2025 Maverick for Cylinder Head Manufacturing Defect

    Ford is recalling 2025 Maverick vehicles with defectively manufactured cylinder heads that can leak oil. The leak increases the risk of fire and engine failure.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD MAVERICK
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·24V598000·2024-10-08

    2020-2022 Ford Explorer Engine Compartment Fire Risk Recall

    Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorers may experience engine failures that release oil and fuel vapors, risking engine compartment fires. Ford will update the engine control software and inspect for bearing damage.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • SevereNHTSA·23V626000·2023-08-09

    Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer battery defect poses fire and power-loss risk

    Ford is recalling 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviators and Ford Explorers with 3.0L plug-in hybrid engines. A high-voltage battery manufacturing defect may cause battery failure, loss of drive power, and fire risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V343000·2028-03-05

    [pending] 2026 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V343000.

    Product
    FORD — 2026 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V165000·2027-07-03

    [pending] 2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V165000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2022 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V159000·2027-05-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V159000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V442000·2027-03-06

    [pending] 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V442000.

    Product
    FORD — 2018 FORD TRANSIT CONNECT
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V012000·2027-03-01

    [pending] 2016 FORD FOCUS

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V012000.

    Product
    FORD — 2016 FORD FOCUS
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V730000·2026-12-10

    [pending] 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V730000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V543000·2026-10-08

    [pending] 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V543000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V020000·2026-05-01

    [pending] 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V020000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V117000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD ESCAPE

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V117000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD ESCAPE
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V121000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2025 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V121000.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V122000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2025 FORD MUSTANG

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V122000.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·26V123000·2026-03-03

    [pending] 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 26V123000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2021 LINCOLN CORSAIR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V159000·2026-02-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V159000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V166000·2026-02-03

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V166000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V164000·2026-02-03

    [pending] 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V164000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V093000·2026-02-02

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V093000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V801000·2026-01-10

    [pending] 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V801000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V393000·2026-01-06

    [pending] 2025 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V393000.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V344000·2026-01-06

    [pending] 2025 FORD F-150

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V344000.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD F-150
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V635000·2025-11-08

    [pending] 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V635000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V634000·2025-11-08

    [pending] 2024 FORD MUSTANG

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 24V634000.

    Product
    FORD — 2024 FORD MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V239000·2025-11-04

    [pending] 2025 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V239000.

    Product
    FORD — 2025 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V685000·2025-10-10

    [pending] 2020 FORD EXPLORER

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V685000.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V687000·2025-10-10

    [pending] 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V687000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V316000·2025-09-05

    [pending] 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V316000.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·25V455000·2025-07-07

    [pending] 2021 FORD MUSTANG

    Pending LLM rewrite. Source: NHTSA 25V455000.

    Product
    FORD — 2021 FORD MUSTANG
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V305000·2025-04-04

    Ford Explorer backup camera display failure reduces rear visibility

    Certain 2020-2022 Ford Explorer Police Interceptor Utility vehicles have a software issue where the backup camera display does not appear when turned off before reversing, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V685000·2025-01-09

    2024 Ford Explorer Hybrid: Fire Risk from Battery Cable Chafing

    Ford is recalling certain 2024 Ford Explorer vehicles with 3.3L Hybrid engines due to a defect in which the 12-Volt battery cable may chafe against the high voltage cable and short circuit, increasing fire risk. No injuries have been reported.

    Product
    FORD — 2024 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V597000·2025-01-08

    2023 Ford Explorer turbocharger oil supply line may leak

    Ford is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles with 2.3L GTDI engines because the turbocharger oil supply line may be damaged, causing oil leaks that increase the risk of engine fire or stall.

    Product
    FORD — 2023 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V199000·2024-12-03

    Ford Explorer driveshaft disconnect and parking brake recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles due to potential driveshaft disconnection and incomplete parking brake software, which could cause vehicle rollaway and loss of drive power.

    Product
    FORD — 2021 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V022000·2024-11-01

    2021 Lincoln Aviator rearview camera video output may fail

    Ford is recalling 2021 Lincoln Aviators with 360-degree camera systems because the rearview camera video may fail to display, reducing driver rear visibility and increasing crash risk.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·24V091000·2024-08-02

    2023 Ford Explorer Suspension Fastener Defect Increases Crash Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2023 Explorer vehicles with a loose or missing fastener in the front suspension. This can cause steering pull and brake failure, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — 2023 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V454000·2023-12-06

    2022 Lincoln Aviator Engine Rails Defect Increases Crash Injury Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles due to improperly heat-treated engine rails that may reduce structural protection in crashes and potentially detach while driving. Owners should contact Ford for a free inspection and replacement.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V342000·2023-12-05

    2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Vehicles Rearview Camera Failure

    The rearview camera video output may fail on certain 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln vehicles, reducing rear visibility and increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the camera free of charge.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·23V675000·2023-06-10

    2020-2022 Ford Explorer Driveshaft Disconnection Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles because the rear axle mounting bolt may fracture, causing the driveshaft to disconnect. This can result in loss of drive power or vehicle rollaway, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — 2022 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V088000·2023-04-02

    2022 Lincoln Aviator Fuel Filler Tube May Detach During Crash

    Ford is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator vehicles because the fuel filler tube may detach during a crash, creating a fuel leak and fire risk. Free repairs are available from Ford dealers.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·22V685000·2023-02-09

    2022 Ford Ranger Loose Fuel Line Connection Increases Fire Risk

    Ford is recalling certain 2022 Ranger and Explorer models with 2.3L engines due to potentially loose fuel line connections. An improperly tightened connection may result in a fuel leak, increasing the risk of fire.

    Product
    FORD — 2022 FORD RANGER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·21V652000·2022-11-08

    2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator side air bag assembly defect

    Ford and Lincoln are recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. Side air bag attachment weld studs may detach during deployment, potentially failing to provide proper protection in a crash.

    Product
    FORD — 2021 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·21V870000·2021-10-11

    Ford recalls 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator suspension modules

    Ford is recalling certain 2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles with incorrect rear suspension module components due to a labeling error. The defect may affect vehicle handling, ride height, and braking, increasing crash risk.

    Product
    FORD — 2021 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • HighNHTSA·20V788000·2021-05-12

    2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator motor mount fastener recall

    Ford is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because right-hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened and could loosen, potentially causing the axle to disconnect from the engine and loss of power.

    Product
    FORD — 2020 FORD EXPLORER
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide
  • ModerateNHTSA·24V852000·2024-08-11

    Air Bag Warning Label Missing on Ford and Lincoln Vehicles

    Ford is recalling certain 2018-2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for missing air bag warning labels on the dashboard. The missing label increases risk of crash injury if occupants don't follow proper restraint guidelines.

    Product
    LINCOLN — 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
    Category
    Vehicle
    Distribution
    Distributed nationwide

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