Lincoln Navigator Marker and Daytime Lights Can Fail

NHTSA campaign 22V455000 · Reported 2022-06-24 · Ford Motor Company

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Losing these lights makes you harder for others to see and raises crash risk, but the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, so you can keep driving while you arrange the free update.

What's wrong, in plain English

A software problem in the unit that controls the Navigator's headlights can make the side marker lights and the daytime running lights stop working. Those lights help other drivers see your vehicle and see how wide it is, especially in dim conditions. If they go out, other people may not spot you in time, which makes a crash more likely. The dealer reloads corrected software and recalibrates the headlights at no charge; owner letters went out in July 2022.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your Navigator is covered. 2. Contact your Lincoln dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 22C14. 3. Have the software updated and the headlights recalibrated — free of charge.

Affected vehicles (1)

2022 Lincoln Navigator

Who to contact

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Why do Lincoln Navigator, Corsair and Nautilus lights keep failing? · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area

Official notice

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The headlight control module software may cause the side marker and daytime running lights to fail. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Safety risk: A loss of exterior lighting can reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the headlight control module software and recalibrate the headlights, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C14.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.