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Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Battery Fire Risk
critical How serious is it? About this label
A fire like this can put you at risk of injury whether the vehicle is parked or being driven. Owners are told to park their vehicle outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the repair is done.
⚠ Park outside, away from buildings — fire risk. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V628000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Engine |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2020 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | Yes — fire risk |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
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.
What you should do
2. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
3. Contact your Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to schedule the free repair.
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 25V628000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Engine Recalls Cover Fire Risks and Loss of Power · all 13 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Engine Recalls Address Fire Risks and Loose Motor Mounts · all 6 Lincoln recalls in this area
Other Ford Expedition recalls
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- Jun 24, 2026Ford, Lincoln SUVs: Transmission Park System May Failhigh
- Jun 9, 2026Ford Expedition: Center Console May Have Sharp Edgesmedium
- May 27, 2026Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Seat Belt May Lockhigh
- Mar 31, 2026Ford, Lincoln Windshield Wiper Arms May Breakmedium
- Feb 20, 2026Ford and Lincoln Trailer Brake and Light Failurehigh
Official notice
- Component
- ENGINE
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
- Safety risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.