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2021 LINCOLN Aviator POWER TRAIN Recalls

1 recall Highest severity: Critical

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POWER TRAIN Safety Recalls

Critical #26V402000 NHTSA Official Language
Component

POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage.
Risk if Unfixed
Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.
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Other LINCOLN Aviator 2021 Recalls

BACK OVER PREVENTION
9 recalls
SEAT BELTS
4 recalls
VISIBILITY
2 recalls
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2 recalls
SEATS
2 recalls
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
1 recall
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
1 recall
ENGINE
1 recall
STEERING
1 recall
SUSPENSION
1 recall
AIR BAGS
1 recall
EQUIPMENT
1 recall
STRUCTURE
1 recall

Other LINCOLN Aviator Years

2027
2 recalls
2026
6 recalls
2025
15 recalls
2024
8 recalls
2023
16 recalls
2022
21 recalls
2020
30 recalls
2003
1 recall

Similar POWER TRAIN Recalls in Other Vehicles

2020 FORD Explorer
196 POWER TRAIN recalls
2021 FORD F-150
196 POWER TRAIN recalls
2014 FORD Fusion
168 POWER TRAIN recalls
2021 FORD Explorer
140 POWER TRAIN recalls
2022 FORD Explorer
140 POWER TRAIN recalls
2013 FORD Fusion
140 POWER TRAIN recalls

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the 2021 LINCOLN Aviator safe to drive?

This model year has 1 recorded safety recall. Model-level listings do not establish VIN-specific open recalls or whether this vehicle is safe to drive. Check your VIN and contact the manufacturer for recall instructions.

What is the POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall for the 2021 LINCOLN Aviator? (Campaign #26V402000)

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2021 Navigator, Expedition, 2020-2021 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, and 2021 F-150 vehicles. The transmission park pawl may engage while the vehicle is in motion, resulting in park system damage. Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, and inspect and replace any damaged transmission components as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed July 10, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in April 2027. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on June 26, 2026.