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Why do Lincoln Navigator, Corsair and Nautilus lights keep failing?
Lincoln's lighting recalls split between electronics and water. Two cover the same 2022 Navigator fault — headlight control module software that kills the side marker and daytime running lights — and the 2025 action re-recalls Navigators already repaired under 22V455. Moisture drives two more: 2024-2025 Corsair rear combination lights can leak and lose reverse, tail, brake or turn signal function, while the 2025 Navigator's rear lightbar can crack at the lens or weld track and leave reverse lights flickering or dead. The 2025 Nautilus shares a burnt LED driver diode with the Mustang, and 2025 Aviator trailer tail lights can fail from a badly built body control module. All fail federal lamp standard FMVSS 108.
Warning signs to watch for
- Low beams, high beams, daytime running lights or front turn signals out at the same time
- Side marker and daytime running lights dead, including on a Navigator already repaired once
- Water or condensation inside the rear light assemblies
- Reverse lights flickering or inoperative, or brake, tail and rear turn signals not working
- Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate when you hook up a trailer
Is it safe to keep driving?
None of these six recalls tells you to stop driving or park outside. Ford treats them as compliance and visibility problems rather than immediate hazards. Still, the Nautilus LED driver fault can take out low beams, high beams, daytime running lights and front turn signals at once, so avoid night driving until it is inspected. With the Corsair and Navigator rear light recalls, back up slowly and expect that following drivers may not see you brake; with the Aviator, check trailer lights before towing.
What the free repair involves
Repairs vary by fault. Dealers inspect and replace the LED driver modules on the Nautilus, update the headlight control module software and recalibrate headlights on the 2022 Navigator, inspect and replace the Corsair rear combination light assemblies, replace the 2025 Navigator rear lightbar, and on the Aviator replace body control module C or functionally check it above 9,000 miles. Every repair is free.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| high | 1 |
| medium | 4 |
| low | 1 |
Models affected most
Every recall in this group
| Date | Recall | Severity |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-01 | Lincoln Navigator reverse lights may flicker or stop working | medium |
| 2025-10-10 | Water in Lincoln Corsair rear lights kills brake lights | medium |
| 2025-08-22 | Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator trailer lights may fail | low |
| 2025-08-08 | Ford Mustang and Lincoln Nautilus headlights can fail | high |
| 2025-06-13 | Lincoln Navigator side marker and daytime running lights may fail | medium |
| 2022-06-24 | Lincoln Navigator Marker and Daytime Lights Can Fail | medium |
Common questions
My 2022 Navigator already had the light recall done — why again?
Ford re-recalled 2022 Navigators previously repaired under recall 22V455 (22C14) because the headlight control module software fault can still leave the side marker and daytime running lights inoperative. Dealers install updated software free; letters were mailed July 16, 2025.
Is it safe to tow with the Aviator trailer light recall open?
The notice does not tell you to stop driving, but it warns that crash risk rises whenever you are pulling a trailer, because the trailer's tail lights may not illuminate. Check the trailer lights before every trip until the repair.
What should I do if I see water inside my Corsair's rear lights?
Moisture in the left or right rear combination light is exactly the fault Ford describes, and it can knock out reverse, tail, brake or rear turn signal function. Contact a dealer; they inspect and replace the assemblies free.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.