43 recalls covering model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026. To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls — a recall may apply only to some vehicles of a given year.
The rear audio controls may unexpectedly activate a seat adjustment feature, making the front passenger seat move forward, move backward, or recline without anyone asking it to. The moving seat could contact people in the second row or put the front passenger in an unsafe seating position. Dealers will update software to turn off the feature responsible for these unwanted seat movements.
On affected vehicles, a part called the park pawl, which is supposed to lock the transmission in place when you put the vehicle in park, may engage while the vehicle is still moving. This can damage the park system, the mechanism that normally keeps the vehicle from rolling once it has been shifted into park.
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Mustang, Nautilus, and Navigator vehicles because an earlier repair for this same problem did not fully fix it. When the vehicle is started, the instrument panel display may fail to work and show a blank screen instead of turning on. This means the gauges and warning lights on the dashboard may not be visible to the driver.
Certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles have a problem with the seat belt pretensioner in the driver's seat, the front passenger seat, or both. The pretensioner may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which then will not retract or extend the way it normally should.
Ford is recalling certain Expedition, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, F-600 SD, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the windshield wiper arms may break. When a wiper arm breaks, the windshield wipers can fail to work properly, which can make it harder for the driver to see the road ahead. Dealers will inspect the wiper arms on affected vehicles and replace them if necessary, at no cost to the owner.
In these Ford Explorer and Lincoln vehicles, a part called the Image Processing Module A may unexpectedly reset itself multiple times. When this module resets, it can cause the vehicle to lose the rearview camera image. It can also cause the vehicle to lose several driver assistance features at the same time, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the driver seat’s obstacle detection software may malfunction at low speeds. This can cause the seat to reverse unexpectedly while someone is driving. The unexpected movement may affect the driver’s ability to control the vehicle. The recall repair updates the seat control software, either at a dealer or through a wireless update.
When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module in certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles may lose communication with the vehicle. This can cause a loss of trailer brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of trailer brake function.
On affected vehicles, the module that provides power assist for the brakes can malfunction while you are driving, or while a driver-assist feature is active. When this happens, the vehicle loses power brake assist. If it happens while a driver-assist feature is engaged, the vehicle may not brake the way you expect.
On certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator vehicles, the light bar across the back may have cracks in its outer lens or in a weld, letting moisture build up inside. That moisture can make the reverse lights flicker or stop working altogether. Because of this, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety rule for lamps and reflectors. Dealers will replace the rear light bar. Owner notification letters were mailed in January 2026.
On some Ford Expedition, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-450, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles, the clips holding the moonroof wind deflector may not be attached properly. This can allow the wind deflector to come loose and detach from the vehicle while driving. Dealers will inspect the moonroof wind deflector and repair it as necessary, at no cost to you. A detached wind deflector could become a hazard on the road for other drivers.
A short circuit inside the battery junction box on some Expedition and Navigator vehicles can cause a fire in the engine. This can happen whether the vehicle is being driven or is sitting parked. Ford dealers will inspect the battery junction box and replace it if needed, remove a related ground wire, and on some vehicles install an extra electrical box with a connecting wire, all free of charge.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
The electronic brake booster, which helps power the brakes, may malfunction while you're driving. This can happen on its own or while a driver-assist feature is active. If it malfunctions, you lose power assistance for braking, meaning it takes more effort and more distance to stop the vehicle. This can also affect how the vehicle brakes when driver-assist features are controlling it.
On certain Ford and Lincoln models, the low-pressure fuel pump may fail. If it fails, the engine can stall while the vehicle is being driven.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag installed on these vehicles may have been manufactured incorrectly. Because of this manufacturing error, the air bag can deploy with excessive force if it goes off during a crash.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition, Ranger, Mustang, Bronco Sport, Maverick, Transit and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair, Navigator and Nautilus. A software problem can make the rearview camera show a blank picture when the vehicle is backing up. The picture can also stay on the screen after the driver has finished backing up. Dealers will update the rearview camera software at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in September 2025.
In some Lincoln Navigator vehicles, the computer software that controls the headlights may cause the side marker lights and the daytime running lights to stop working. These lights help other drivers see your vehicle on the road. If they fail, the vehicle becomes less visible to other drivers, which can make it easier for a crash to happen. This is affecting vehicles that were already repaired once before under an earlier recall for a similar headlight problem.
Some 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired under an earlier recall still have a problem. Because of a software error, the Pre-Collision Assist features, including forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not working on these vehicles.
On some Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, the seat belt pretensioner for the driver and/or front passenger seat may lock unexpectedly. When this happens, the belt won't retract or extend, so it may not hold the occupant properly. Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as needed, at no cost to you. Some vehicles already inspected under an earlier recall may still need this new repair.
On certain 2022 to 2024 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs, a front brake line can rub against part of the engine's air intake system and become damaged. This damage can lead to a brake fluid leak. Losing brake fluid can reduce how well the vehicle's brakes work when the driver needs to stop.
Ford is recalling certain 2021 through 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including Bronco, Edge, Escape, Expedition, Mustang, Ranger, Transit, F-150, Super Duty pickups, Mach-E and the Lincoln Nautilus, Navigator and Corsair. A software error can make the backup camera picture come up late, freeze, or not appear at all when the vehicle is in reverse. Ford is handling this recall in phases, so the fix becomes available at different times depending on the model and model year.
Ford is recalling certain F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. This leak can reduce how well the brakes work and can make it take longer for the vehicle to stop. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and the brake booster too if it is found to be leaking, free of charge.
The engine may have a misaligned cup plug, which can cause a rapid oil leak.
These Ford and Lincoln vehicles were already repaired once under an earlier recall for the same problem, but a software error in that repair means a towed trailer equipped with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes may not brake as it should. If the trailer's brakes don't work properly, it can take longer to bring the vehicle and trailer to a stop, which raises the chance of a crash.
On certain Expedition and Navigator models with the 3.5L turbocharged engine, a plug inside the engine may be misaligned, which can lead to a rapid oil leak. Dealers will check the plug's alignment and replace it if necessary.
Ford is recalling certain Ford and Lincoln vehicles, including the Explorer, Escape, F-150, Expedition and the Lincoln Aviator, Corsair and Navigator. The airbag warning label that belongs on the dashboard may be missing. That label shows how seat belts and other restraints should be used. Because the label is missing, these vehicles do not meet the federal safety standard for occupant crash protection. Ford will mail owners the warning labels at no cost. Letters were mailed to owners in December 2024.
The seat belt pretensioner in the driver's or front passenger's seat may deploy on its own. When this happens, the seat belt can lock up and will not retract or extend. A seat belt that can't move properly may not hold an occupant securely in place during a crash. This increases the risk of injury to the driver or front passenger if the vehicle is in a crash.
Ford is recalling certain Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Navigator, Ford Transit and Ford Bronco vehicles. On these vehicles the rearview camera, or the 360-degree view camera if the vehicle has one, may not show a picture on the screen when the driver shifts into reverse. Dealers will replace the rearview camera and update the software and wiring where necessary, free of charge. Ford has said replacement parts for Ford vehicles were expected in the second quarter of 2024.
Ford is recalling certain 2018 through 2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with third-row seats, along with 2019 through 2023 F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 Super Duty SuperCab trucks. The owner's manual for these vehicles is missing the instructions for adjusting and removing some of the head restraints, also called headrests. Because of that, these vehicles do not meet the federal standard covering head restraints.
Some Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles have a front axle part called the pinion gear. This pinion may not have been heat-treated correctly. Because of this, the pinion could fracture while the vehicle is being driven. If the pinion fractures, the vehicle can lose four-wheel drive, and the front wheels may lock up as a result.
Some Lincoln Navigator vehicles have a software problem in the module that controls the headlights. This can cause the side marker lights and daytime running lights to stop working.
Some Expedition and Navigator vehicles can develop a fire in the engine compartment. This can happen while the vehicle is being driven or while it is parked, even when the engine has been switched off. Ford will fix the issue by inspecting and, if necessary, replacing a part in the electrical system connected to the battery, all free of charge to the owner.
⚠ NHTSA advises: park outside and away from structures (fire risk).
In these vehicles, the windshield wiper arms can break, which causes the windshield wipers to stop working. Dealers will fix this by replacing both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge.
On some Ford F-150, Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles, a software error can affect the integrated trailer brake control. If you're towing a trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes, those trailer brakes may not work as they should. Dealers will update the trailer brake control module software, at no cost to you. This can make it take longer to stop while towing.
Ford is recalling certain Expedition, Super Duty F-250, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact sensor modules may have been damaged when they were put together at the supplier, which can prevent the side air bags from deploying properly in a crash. Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors to fix the problem, free of charge.
On some vehicles, the bracket that attaches the driver's side second-row seat headrest to the seat frame may not have been welded well enough. This weaker weld means the headrest may not hold up the way it's designed to if the vehicle is in a crash, so it may not properly support and protect the occupant in that seat during an impact.
Some of these SUVs were ordered with the camera-only version of Pre-Collision Assist, a feature meant to help avoid a crash. Because of a coding mistake in the modules that talk to each other, the feature was never switched on, and the driver cannot reach the menu settings needed to turn it on. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera version of Pre-Collision Assist are not part of this recall.
Ford is recalling certain Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs because the fasteners that hold the rear suspension toe link to the vehicle's frame may not have been properly tightened. If a toe link comes loose or separates from the frame, it can cause a sudden change in how the vehicle handles. This can happen while the vehicle is being driven, making the vehicle's behavior harder to predict and control on the road.
Ford is recalling certain Mustang, Lincoln Nautilus, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the instrument panel cluster may not work properly when the vehicle starts, leaving the display blank. When this happens, the driver cannot see important information such as vehicle speed, fuel level, engine temperature, or safety system warning lights on the dashboard. Dealers will reprogram the instrument cluster so it works correctly again, free of charge.
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The tracks that hold the second row center seat in place may be missing one or both of the reinforcement brackets that should be there. Without them, the seat may move in a crash. Dealers will inspect that seat and replace the center seat frame if needed, free of charge. Ford sent a first letter to owners on December 21, 2018, and will send a second letter once the repair is available.
These Ford Expedition, F-150, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with the 3.5L V6 engine have a high pressure fuel pump assembly. The welds on this pump can crack, or fracture. When the welds fracture, the pump can develop a leak of either oil or fuel from inside the fuel system.
On these Ford and Lincoln vehicles with 10-speed automatic transmissions, a roll pin may be missing from the transmission. Without this pin, the transmission can lose its 'Park' function even though the shift lever is in Park and the dashboard shows 'Park.'
The control modules for the second row power windows in these vehicles may occasionally stop the window partway as it moves. If something, like a finger, gets caught by the window glass while this is happening, the window may not automatically reverse and pull back the way it's supposed to, because the control module has stopped responding.
Recalls and NHTSA owner complaints for each model year, side by side. Complaints are unverified owner reports, and better-selling or older years naturally collect more — read this as a record, not a ranking.
| Model year | Recalls | High / critical | Do-not-drive / park-outside | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 12 | 8 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 78 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 2020 | 13 | 5 | 1 | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 12 | 5 | 1 | 32 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 21 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| 2023 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 16 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
NHTSA lists 43 safety recalls covering the 2018–2026 Lincoln Navigator. 26 of them are rated high or critical on this site. The most recent is "Lincoln Navigator Front Passenger Seat May Move Unexpectedly" (NHTSA campaign 26V691000), reported Oct 20, 2026.
The 2022 Lincoln Navigator has the most, with 14 recalls. The 2026 model year has the fewest of the years we cover, with 3. Newer model years have had less time to collect recalls, so a low count on a recent year is not a guarantee.
Yes. 2 Lincoln Navigator recalls carry a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory from NHTSA: Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Battery Fire Risk (25V628000); Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Engine Fire Risk (22V346000). These apply only to the affected vehicles, so check your VIN.
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. A recall often applies to only some vehicles of a model year, and the VIN lookup shows the ones still unrepaired on your car. Recall repairs are free at any franchised Lincoln dealer, including for second owners.
Recalls and complaint record for one model year at a time: