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2020 LINCOLN Navigator

12 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V628000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The battery junction box in your Expedition or Navigator is a critical electrical connection that helps power your engine. In 2020 models, it could develop a short circuit that causes an engine fire.
Risk if Unfixed
If the battery junction box fails, it could ignite a fire while you're driving or parked, which could cause serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the battery junction box, replace it if necessary, and remove a ground wire. They'll also install a special electrical box and wire jumper if your vehicle has a standard-duty radiator fan motor. This repair is free, and you should schedule it as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Original — 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.
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High Priority #26V344000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioner is a crucial part in your Expedition's or Navigator's seat belts. It helps tighten the belt in a crash. In some 2018-2022 models, this part can get stuck, causing the belt to get stuck in the extended or retracted position.
Risk if Unfixed
If the seat belt is stuck, it won't protect you like it's supposed to in a crash. You could be hurt more seriously than you would have been if the belt was working correctly.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check and replace the seat belt retractors as needed, free of charge. You'll get a letter when the fix is available, probably in August 2026. In the meantime, if you have any concerns, call Ford at 1-866-436-7332.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 8, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S34. This recall replaces and expands previous NHTSA recalls 24V099 and 25V197. Vehicles previously inspected or repaired under the prior recalls will need the new repair completed.
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High Priority #25V197000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioner in your Expedition or Navigator is a safety device that helps tighten the seat belt in an emergency. In some 2018-2020 models, it might get stuck, preventing the belt from moving in or out.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pretensioner gets stuck, your seat belt won't work properly in a crash, putting you at risk of serious injury.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty seat belt retractor free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice. If your vehicle was previously inspected under a different recall, you'll need to have this repair done as well.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S31. Some vehicles in this recall that were previously inspected under recall 24V-099 and did not have parts replaced will need to have this new recall remedy completed.
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High Priority #24V099000 Plain English
Component

SEAT BELTS:PRETENSIONER

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The seat belt pretensioner in your Expedition or Navigator is like a safety device that tightens the seat belt in a crash. In some 2018-2020 models, this device can accidentally deploy and lock the seat belt, making it hard to move the seat forward or backward.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt gets stuck, it might not work properly in a crash, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the faulty seat belt retractors and install an important tube if it's missing, all for free. You should schedule the repair as soon as possible, especially since you've already received the notification letter.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The seat belt pretensioner in the driver and/or front passenger seat may inadvertently deploy and lock the seat belt, which will not allow the belt to retract or extend.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat belt retractors, as necessary. Additionally, dealers will install an HVAC drain tube elbow if it is missing. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S06.
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Moderate #25V346000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The body control module in your Expedition or Navigator is a computer that helps with features like automatic emergency braking. In some 2020 models, this computer got a software update that didn't work correctly.
Risk if Unfixed
If the update failed, the features that help prevent crashes, like forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, might not work when you need them. This increases the risk of a crash or injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the body control module software for free, so your safety features work properly. You'll get a notice in the mail with next steps, and you can also call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Navigator vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V262. The Pre-Collision Assist features, such as forward collision warning and automatic emergency braking, are not functional due to a software error.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S56.
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Moderate #22V250000 Plain English
Component

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's windshield wiper arms are the parts that connect the wiper blades to your windshield. In some 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, and 2020-2022 Super Duty F-series, as well as 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator models, these arms can break, causing the wipers to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper arms break, you'll lose visibility while driving in the rain or snow, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace both front windshield wiper arms with new ones, at no cost to you. You'll get a notification letter with the details and should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
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Moderate #20V262000 Plain English
Component

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The Instrument Cluster in your 2020 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator is the screen that shows you important info like your speed and navigation. In some models, the software that controls this screen was incorrectly set, which means you can't access a safety feature that helps prevent accidents.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're not aware that this safety feature is turned off, you might rely on it not working, which could increase the risk of a crash or injury while driving.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software for your vehicle's computer systems, including the screen, brakes, and tire pressure monitor, free of charge. You'll get a notification about this recall, and you should schedule the repair as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with camera-only Pre-Collision Assist feature. Vehicles built with the optional radar-plus-camera Pre-Collision Assist system are not affected. Due to incorrect coding of interfacing modules, the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, and the driver cannot access the menu functions necessary to enable the Pre-Collision Assist feature.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the driver is unaware that the Pre-Collision Assist feature is not enabled, they may rely on a system that is not functional, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will reprogram software for the Body Control Module, Antilock Braking System, Instrument Panel Cluster and Headlamp Control Modules, and reset the Tire Pressure Monitor System, free of charge. The recall began May 26, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S20.
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Low Priority #24V852000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The air bag warning label in your vehicle is like a set of instructions that tells you how to use your airbags safely. In some 2020-2025 Explorers, Aviators, Escapes, Corsairs, F-150s, Expeditions, and Navigators, this label might be missing from the dashboard.
Risk if Unfixed
If you don't have this critical label, you and your passengers could be more likely to get hurt in a crash because you won't know how to use your airbags properly.
Free Fix
Ford will send you the missing warning label for free, and you should look for it in the mail. If you don't receive it, you can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to get it.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
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Low Priority #20V366000 Plain English
Component

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The attachment bracket that holds your second-row seat headrest in your Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator is a crucial safety feature. It might not be properly attached to the seat frame, which could put you at risk in a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If the headrest bracket fails, it may not keep you safe in a collision, and you could get injured.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the seat and replace it if necessary, at no cost to you. They'll make sure your seat is secure and safe, and you should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The attachment bracket for the driver's side second-row seat headrest may not have been sufficiently welded to the seat frame. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seat structure and replace it as needed, free of charge. This recall began July 8, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20C12.
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Under Review #25V442000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The rearview camera in your vehicle is like a digital mirror that shows what's behind you. However, the software that makes it work might be faulty in certain Ford models from 2018 to 2024.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera shows a blank screen, you'll have a reduced view of what's behind your vehicle, which could increase the risk of a crash. If the camera continues to show the image after you shift out of reverse, it could distract you while driving.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the camera software to fix the issue at no cost to you. You should schedule the update as soon as you receive the recall notice in the mail, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2022 Transit Connect, 2019-2020 MKZ, MKX, Edge, Continental, F-150, Nautilus, Fusion, 2019-2023 Ranger, Mustang, 2020-2021 EcoSport, Expedition, Navigator, 2020-2022 Escape, F-250 SD, Corsair, 2020-2023 Aviator, Transit, 2020-2024 Explorer, 2021-2024 Bronco Sport, and 2022-2024 Maverick vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rearview camera that displays a blank image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle. A rearview image that continues to be displayed after the vehicle is shifted out of reverse may distract the driver. Both of these situations can increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will update the rearview camera software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 4, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S72.
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Under Review #23V598000 Plain English
Component

BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The rearview camera in your Aviator or Navigator is an important safety feature that helps you see what's behind your vehicle when you're in reverse. In some cases, this camera might not show you what's behind your car when you're reversing.
Risk if Unfixed
If you can't see what's behind your vehicle when you're in reverse, you could hit something or someone, which can lead to a serious accident.
Free Fix
Your Lincoln or Ford dealer will swap out the faulty camera and update the system's software and wiring, all for free. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice from Ford.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2023 Lincoln Aviator, 2018-2021 Lincoln Navigator, 2022-2023 Ford Transit, and 2021 Ford Bronco vehicles. The rearview camera, or 360-degree view camera if equipped, may not display a rearview image when the vehicle is placed in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the rearview camera, and update the software and wiring as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 20, 2023 to Lincoln owners. Ford vehicle owners notification letters were mailed March 4, 2024. Ford remedy parts are anticipated 2nd Quarter 2024. Ford's number for this recall is 23S48.
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Under Review #23V420000 Plain English
Component

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The manual in your vehicle is missing some important instructions on how to properly adjust and remove the head restraints in the middle seats.
Risk if Unfixed
If the head restraints aren't adjusted correctly, you could be at risk of injury if there's a crash. This is because the head restraints might not be doing their job to protect your head and neck.
Free Fix
Ford will send you free instructions to add to your owner's manual, showing you exactly how to adjust and remove the head restraints in the middle seats. You should look for a letter with more information, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with Ford's recall number 23C20.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018-2023 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with third-row seating; and 2019-2023 F-Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 SuperCab vehicles. The owner's manual does not include instructions for adjusting or removing certain head restraints. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 202, "Head Restraints."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will mail the Owner's Manual addendums that describe how to adjust and remove the head restraints for the center seating positions, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 21, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23C20.
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