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2021 LINCOLN Navigator

11 recalls Risk Grade: A Most severe issue: Critical

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Known Safety Recalls

Critical #25V455000 Plain English
Component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The low-pressure fuel pump in your vehicle is responsible for delivering fuel to your engine. In certain models, this pump might stop working while you're driving, which could cause problems.
Risk if Unfixed
If the pump fails on the road, your engine could shut off without warning, making it harder to control your vehicle. This could increase the risk of a crash, so it's essential to get this issue fixed.
Free Fix
You'll receive a notification letter with more information, but for now, you should mark your calendar for the second quarter of 2026 when the repair will be available. When the time comes, your authorized Ford dealer will replace the faulty pump with a new one at no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator, Mustang, F-150, and 2022 Expedition vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump may fail, which can result in an engine stall while driving.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The remedy is under development. Interim notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed July 16, 2025. Second letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated 2nd Quarter 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S75.
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Critical #22V346000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The wiring and electrical system in your Expedition or Navigator's engine compartment is the culprit behind a potential fire. This can happen even when your engine is turned off, and it's a serious safety risk.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a fire, you're at risk of serious injury or even a vehicle fire that could spread to nearby structures or other vehicles.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and fix the electrical system for free, which includes replacing the battery junction box, removing a ground wire, and installing an auxiliary electrical box on some models. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice and keep your vehicle outside and away from flammable materials until the issue is resolved.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. An engine compartment fire may occur while driving or parked, even with the ignition in the "Off" position.
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. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed May 25, 2022. Owners will receive a second letter once the remedy is available. Currently the remedy is available for vehicles equipped with heavy-duty radiator fan motors, and those letters were mailed July 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S36.
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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 safety system that tightens the seat belt to keep you snug in your seat. In some 2018-2022 Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators, this system could lock the belt, making it impossible to move the seat back or forth.
Risk if Unfixed
If your seat belt gets stuck, it won't be able to do its job in a crash. This means you or your passengers might not be properly restrained, which could lead to serious injury.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealership will inspect and replace the faulty seat belt retractor, ensuring your safety features work as intended. This repair is free of charge, and you'll receive a separate letter once the remedy is available, likely in August 2026.
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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 #21V805000 Plain English
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AIR BAGS:SENSOR:SIDE IMPACT

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The side impact sensor in your vehicle is a crucial part that helps your airbags deploy correctly in a side crash. In some 2022 Super Duty F-250 and F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models, this sensor might not have been assembled correctly, which could affect its performance.
Risk if Unfixed
If the airbags don't deploy properly in a side crash, you're at greater risk of injury, including serious harm to your head, neck, or chest.
Free Fix
Your authorized Ford dealer will replace the front door side impact sensors for free, ensuring your airbags will work as intended in an emergency.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, 2021 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front-door side impact pressure sensor modules may have been damaged during supplier assembly, which can cause the side impact air bags to not deploy properly in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 214, "Side Impact Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An air bag that does not deploy properly during a crash increases the risk of injury.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will replace the driver and passenger front door side impact sensors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 3, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C26.
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Moderate #26V204000 Plain English
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The wiper arm is a critical part that connects your windshield wipers to your vehicle's frame. In some 2021-2023 Lincoln and Ford trucks, this arm can break, causing the wipers to fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wiper arms break, you'll lose visibility when it's raining or snowing, which could increase the risk of a crash or accident.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect and replace the wiper arms, if necessary, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair when you receive the recall notice or as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed April 16, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 1, 2026.
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Moderate #25V729000 Plain English
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VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The moonroof wind deflector in your vehicle is a small plastic piece that directs wind away from your face while driving. In certain Expedition, Navigator, F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD models, these clips holding it in place might not be secure.
Risk if Unfixed
If the wind deflector detaches, it could become a hazard on the road and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect and fix or replace the wind deflector if it's not securely attached, at no cost to you. You can schedule the repair once you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.
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Moderate #22V250000 Plain English
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VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:LINKAGES

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The windshield wiper arms on your F-150, Expedition, or Super Duty are the flexible rods that connect the wiper blades to your windshield. In some 2020-2021 models, these arms can break, causing your wipers to stop working.
Risk if Unfixed
If your windshield wipers fail, you'll have reduced visibility in heavy rain, snow, or fog, which increases the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace both front windshield wiper arms with new ones at no cost to you. This repair is free, and you should schedule it when you receive the recall notice.
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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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Low Priority #24V852000 Plain English
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The air bag warning label on your dashboard is like a guide that shows you how to use your seatbelt and airbags correctly. In some 2020-2024 Explorers, Aviators, Escapes, Corsairs, F-150s, Expeditions, and Navigators, this label might be missing.
Risk if Unfixed
Without this label, you might not know how to use your seatbelt and airbags properly in a crash, which could increase your risk of injury.
Free Fix
Ford will send you the missing label for free. You should look for a letter from Ford with details on how to get the label. If you have questions, you can contact Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
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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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Under Review #25V442000 Plain English
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BACK OVER PREVENTION:SOFTWARE

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The rearview camera system in your vehicle is a safety feature that shows you what's behind your car. In some 2018-2024 models, a software glitch may cause the camera display to show a blank image or stay on after you've stopped backing up.
Risk if Unfixed
If your rearview camera doesn't show you what's behind your vehicle, you might miss something, like a person or another car. The camera also might continue to show a view of the area behind your vehicle even after you've moved forward, which could distract you and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the camera software for free. This will fix the problem and ensure your rearview camera works as it should. You should schedule the update as soon as you get the recall notice.
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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
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BACK OVER PREVENTION: SENSING SYSTEM: CAMERA

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The camera system in your vehicle is designed to give you a view of the area behind your car when you're in reverse. In some 2020-2023 Lincoln and Ford models, this camera might not show you what's behind you, even when you're in reverse.
Risk if Unfixed
If the camera fails, you'll lose a crucial view of the area behind your vehicle, making it harder to see pedestrians, bicycles, or other cars. This could increase the risk of a crash, especially when reversing into a crowded area.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the camera and update the software and wiring, all free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and the parts are expected to be available in the second quarter of 2024.
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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
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EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL

Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your owner's manual may be missing instructions for adjusting or replacing the head restraints in your vehicle's third row seats.
Risk if Unfixed
If the head restraints are not properly adjusted, they might not protect you from injury in the event of a crash, which could lead to serious harm.
Free Fix
Ford will send you a free update to your owner's manual with the correct instructions for adjusting and removing the head restraints in the third row seats. You should wait for the mailed update to arrive and follow the new instructions to ensure your safety.
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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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