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2020 Lincoln Aviator Problems and Recalls
Owners filed 110 complaints with NHTSA about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator, most often about the electrical (36% of complaints, typically around 2,500 miles). It is the 2nd most complained-about Aviator model year since 2000 and has 30 recalls.
Most common 2020 Lincoln Aviator problems
Electrical
39 complaints · 36%Half of these problems showed up before 2,500 miles.
While driving the vehicle when backing up or pulling forward the back up camera, and the forward camera are not constant, and jitter rapidly. This can lead to an accident when a person is backing up and the camera jitters to the point where the person can not see clearly using the back up camera or the front camera…
Electronic door release on the interior drivers door has failed at 2200 miles. The button does not work at all and is loose in the door. This prevents exit from inside the car without using the manual override or rolling down the window to access the outside handle.
Other or unspecified
24 complaints · 22%Half of these problems showed up before 1,500 miles.
I purchased the auto on aug 24, 2019. I have encountered 5 issues with the vehicle so far - 3 mechanical and 2, cosmetic. I'll focus on the mechanical. Beside the pending recall, I am experiencing the following: 1) the passenger seat in front row lacks the motor for the massage function. Lincoln has now taken over 2…
Display screen /rear camera goes blank and displays error message intermittently part for image processor was replaced and still occurs this happens when driving and also when in reverse
Transmission
23 complaints · 21%Half of these problems showed up before 82,000 miles.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while attempting to accelerate, the vehicle experienced unintended acceleration and lurched forward. The service vehicle wrench icon was displayed. The vehicle then started to experience reduced engine power. The vehicle was towed to the local dealer who…
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 26v402000 (power train); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the vehicle shutoff while coming to a complete stop, with an abnormally rough…
Backup camera
16 complaints · 14%Parts named most often: sensing system, camera system, warnings.
Brakes
10 complaints · 9%Half of these problems showed up before 14,000 miles.
When putting the vehicle into gear (with the brake pedal pressed) it some times begins moving and the brake pedal does not engage the brakes. This forces the driver to quickly put the car back into park to stop the vehicle.
With my car in park, I have shifted to drive and reverse, and while maintaining my foot on the brake after transferring to drive or reverse the car has moved by itself by approximately 3 feet before coming to a stop. Each time this has happened I was on a level surface. The dealership inspected my car but could not…
Driver assistance
9 complaints · 8%Parts named most often: warnings, automatic emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, warning.
Visibility and wipers
8 complaints · 7%Half of these problems showed up before 5,000 miles. Parts named most often: sun/moon roof assembly.
My vehicle has 4960 miles and the transmission started to slow down as if I was driving a stick shift car, then 2 or 3 days later began to kick and lose power when increasing speed after a stop sign. Dealer diagnosed an internal failure on the transmission and it needs to be replaced. A couple of times in the morning…
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the wiper fluid failed to produce enough solution to clear the windshield. The vehicle was taken several times to robberson ford (2100 ne 3rd st, bend, or 97701, ([phone]) where it was diagnosed that the pump, line, windshield wiper blades, and a…
Body and structure
8 complaints · 7%Parts named most often: body, frame and members.
Door release button to unlock door failure. This is the second time in a one year period that a unlock button switch has failed two different doors. This is a safety issue since there is no manual or mechanical backup to open the door in a emergency, except for the drivers door.
The contact owns a 2020 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a humming sound coming from the sunroof. Additionally, the contact noticed a fluttering sound coming from underneath the vehicle and the vehicle was shaking abnormally. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and…
Complaints are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. One complaint can name several components, so shares add up to more than 100%.
2020 Lincoln Aviator recalls
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed august 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in january 2027. Lincoln aviator owner notification letters were mailed august 21, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s52. This recall expands recall 25v393. Vehicle identificati
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 aviator and 2020-2026 explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Transmission: automatic transmission
Risk: Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed july 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in april 2027. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s48. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on june 26, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 navigator, expedition, 2020-2021 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2021 f-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Seat belts
Risk: A loose seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed march 30, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c18. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 19, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.
Backup camera: software
Risk: An incorrectly displayed rearview image can reduce the driverâs view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the accessory protocol interface module (apim) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed june 23, 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26c11. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 5, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 escape, lincoln corsair, 2020-2024 lincoln aviator, and explorer vehicles. The image on the center display may flip or invert, resulting in an incorrectly displayed rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Visibility and wipers: motor
Risk: Windshield wipers that fail to operate properly can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the front wiper motors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed april 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in october 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26s14. Vehicle identification numbers (vins) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on march 4, 2026.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 explorer, escape, lincoln aviator, and lincoln corsair vehicles. The windshield wiper motor may fail and prevent the windshield wipers from operating properly.
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 4, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s72.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 transit connect, 2019-2020 mkz, mkx, edge, continental, f-150, nautilus, fusion, 2019-2023 ranger, mustang, 2020-2021 ecosport, expedition, navigator, 2020-2022 escape, f-250 sd, corsair, 2020-2023 aviator, transit, 2020-2024 explorer, 2021-2024 bronco sport, and 2022-2024 maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed august 7, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s67.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 aviator, and explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
Body and structure: body
Risk: Detached trim may cause a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will repair or replace c-pillar appliques and window division bars, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed september 29, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s66.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 aviator vehicles. The rear door window bars and c-pillar trim may have insufficient adhesive bonding, which can allow the trim to detach from the vehicle.
Seat belts: warning light/devices
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed july 3, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25c18.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 lincoln aviator and lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a revel audio system that were repaired incorrectly under recall 22v-953. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: 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.
Fix: 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.
Full 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.
Backup camera: software
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the image processing module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed april 25, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s27.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23v-342. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Seat belts
Risk: A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on june 5, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer and aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
Equipment: labels
Risk: Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Fix: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed december 19, 2024. Owners may call ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24c39.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 explorer, lincoln aviator, 2020-2024 escape, lincoln corsair, 2018-2024 f-150, expedition and lincoln navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A flickering or distorted rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Owners are advised not to use their cell phones while reversing until the remedy is completed. Dealers will install shielding on the accessory protocol image module (apim), free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on october 23, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24s35.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2024 lincoln aviator vehicles. The accessory protocol image module (apim) can be affected by electromagnetic interference with a cell phone in the vehicle, causing the rearview camera image to flicker or become distorted.
Electrical: traction battery
Risk: 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.
Fix: Dealers will perform a battery energy control module (becm) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on april 8, 2024. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford motor company's number for this recall is 23s53.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0l phev engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 20, 2023 to lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed march 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23s48.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 lincoln aviator, 2018-2021 lincoln navigator, 2022-2023 ford transit, and 2021 ford bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will replace the 360-degree camera, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 10, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s23. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 23v-022. Vehicles previously repaired under 23v-022 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Backup camera: camera
Risk: Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the image processing module (ipmb) software, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed april 25, 2023. Owner notification letters were mailed february 13, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23s02. This recall expands and replaces NHTSA recall number 21v-735. Vehicles previously repaired under 21v-735 will need to have the new remedy performed.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 explorer, lincoln aviator, and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a 360-degree camera. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Seat belts: warning light/devices
Risk: An audible warning chime that does not properly alert of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed february 7, 2023. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22c35.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 lincoln aviator and 2020-2022 lincoln corsair vehicles equipped with a revel audio system. When the driver's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the seat belt warning system may activate the audible warning chime for an insufficient amount of time of less than 4 seconds. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 208, "occupant crash protection."
Backup camera: software
Risk: A rearview camera that does not display an image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the image processing module (ipmb) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed november 16, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s44.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer, lincoln corsair, and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 360-degree cameras. The video output may fail, preventing the rearview camera image from displaying.
Visibility and wipers: compressor
Risk: Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
Fix: 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.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.
Backup camera: display function
Risk: A backup camera that displays a blank or distorted image reduces the driver's rear view, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will update the image processing module software with the latest level, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed may 21, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c09.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles. The image processing module may be unable to provide video feed to the display, which could result in a loss of the backup camera image. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of the federal motor vehicle safety standard number 111, "rear visibility."
Suspension: rear
Risk: Broken rlca bolts can cause a loss of steering control, and increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace both rlca bolts, free of charge. The recall began on april 2, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21s11.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 lincoln aviator and ford explorer vehicles. The rear lower control arm (rlca) bolts that attach the rear lower control arms to the wheel knuckles may not have been heat-treated, which could cause them to break.
Visibility and wipers: windshield wiper/washer
Risk: A washer system contaminated with brake fluid can reduce the driver's ability to clear windshield, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush out the washer system, replacing the washer bottle neck, washer pump assembly, fluid level sensor and the front and rear wiper blades. Dealers will also inspect and repair the vehicle's paint and exterior components if affected, free of charge. The recall began march 2, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21c01.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 ford explorer police interceptor utility and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles. The affected vehicles contain windshield washer fluid that was contaminated with brake fluid. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 104, "windshield wiping and washing systems."
Engine
Risk: With a loose motor mount, motor vibration may cause the axle to disconnect from the engine and could result in loss of power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and replace the right hand motor mount fasteners, free of charge. The recall began february 3, 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s72.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. The right hand motor mount fasteners may have been incorrectly tightened, and may loosen over time.
Transmission: driveshaft
Risk: Defective drive shafts may fail and cause a loss of connection between the transfer case and rear axle, possibly resulting in a vehicle rollaway when in park or a loss of drive. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash. The drive shafts can also deform and separate from the driveline and potentially contact the fuel tank, increasing the risk of fuel leaks and/or fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the drive shaft label inspected and replace it as necessary, free of charge. The recall began december 11, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s65.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with a 2.0l or 3.3l engine and a 10 speed automatic transmission with the all wheel drive package. The drive shaft may fracture along the weld seam.
Air bags: critical fasteners
Risk: If the side air bag or seat back fasteners were not properly tightened, the side air bag deployment could be affected, increasing the risk of injury during a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove front seat back panels from one or both front seats (VIN-specific) and verify that the fasteners have been properly tightened, free of charge. The recall began september 10, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s48.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and 2020 lincoln aviator vehicles. The side air bag and/or seat back module attachments may not have been properly tightened in the front seat backs.
Fuel system: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will install a longer protective sleeve on the liquid fuel line, as necessary, free of charge. Ford issued owners and interim notification on january 29, 2020. Recall began march 23, 2020. A second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. A renotification letter was sent on july 10, 2020. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19s49.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. Over time, the protective sleeve on the vapor fuel line may chafe through the plastic liquid fuel line and cause a fuel leak.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
Risk: A seat back with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and ford and lincoln dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began october 21, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19c07.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 f-150 and 2019-2020 f-250, f-350, f-450, and f-550 super duty pickup trucks, and 2018-2019 ford explorer, 2019-2020 expedition, and 2020 escape vehicles equipped with driver and/or passenger's manual front seat back recliner mechanisms. Also included are certain 2020 ford explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with rear outboard seats and manual seat back recliner mechanisms. The recliner mechanisms may be missing the third pawl required for seat back strength, resulting in a loose seat back. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 202, "head restraints" and 207, "seating systems."
Brakes: parking brake
Risk: Without the cover, the mpr lever may be unintentionally moved, allowing the vehicle to roll away. Being in factory mode, the vehicle will not display warnings and/or gear selection on the instrument cluster. Both conditions increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install a mpr cover. Dealers will verify the instrument cluster is not in factory mode and clear any fault codes, free of charge. The recall began august 23, 2019. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19c06.
Full defect summary
Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020 explorer and lincoln aviator vehicles. The manual park release (mpr) cover may not be installed. In addition, the vehicles may be in factory mode, which disables warning alerts and does not display the transmission gear selected. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) numbers 114, "theft prevention" and 102, "trans shift lever seq/starter interlock/trans braking effect."
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which recalls are still open on your car.
Questions about the 2020 Lincoln Aviator
- What are the most common problems with the 2020 Lincoln Aviator?
- By NHTSA owner complaints: electrical (39 complaints, typically around 2,500 miles); other or unspecified (24 complaints, typically around 1,500 miles); transmission (23 complaints, typically around 82,000 miles).
- How many recalls does the 2020 Lincoln Aviator have?
- 30 recalls listed by NHTSA, the latest from July 14, 2026 (seats). Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which ones are still open on your car.
- Is the 2020 a bad year for the Lincoln Aviator?
- It is the 2nd most complained-about Aviator model year since 2000, with 110 complaints. Complaint counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular years collect more of them, and the newest years have had less time to.