Lincoln Navigator Exterior Lights May Fail

NHTSA campaign 22V455000 · Reported Jun 24, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

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Losing these exterior lights can make the vehicle harder for others to see, which increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V455000
Reported to NHTSA	Jun 24, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Exterior Lighting:lighting Control Module:software
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

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.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
2. Contact a Lincoln dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The software update and headlight recalibration are free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V455000. More in how recalls work.

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

Lincoln Exterior Lighting Recalls Explain Headlight and Rear Light Failures · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area

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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.