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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 23V626000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Published September 11, 2023 · Recall initiated: September 8, 2023

What's the hazard

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

What to do

Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.

Recall details

Brand
LINCOLN
Model
AVIATOR
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Lot
2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2021 FORD EXPLORER | 2022 FORD EXPLORER | 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2020 FORD EXPLORER | 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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