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2020 Lincoln Navigator recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator — 1 with a do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The most recent was reported on June 24, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: NAVIGATOR.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V402000June 24, 2026Power Train › Automatic Transmission
26V344000May 27, 2026Seat Belts › Pretensioner
25V628000September 19, 2025EnginePark outside
25V442000June 27, 2025Back Over Prevention › Software
25V346000May 23, 2025Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software
25V197000May 23, 2025Seat Belts › Pretensioner
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V099000February 9, 2024Seat Belts › Pretensioner
23V598000August 25, 2023Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera
23V420000June 9, 2023Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual
22V250000April 14, 2022Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages
20V366000June 23, 2020Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
20V262000May 8, 2020Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Systems involved: Seat Belts (3) · Back Over Prevention (2) · Electrical System (2) · Equipment (2) · Engine (1) · Forward Collision Avoidance (1) · Power Train (1) · Seats (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V402000Manufacturer no. 26S48

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
June 24, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
741,195 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Park system damage may result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V402000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V344000Manufacturer no. 26S34

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
419,967 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V344000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V628000Manufacturer no. 22S36/22S48

Engine

Park outside advisory

Report received by NHTSA
September 19, 2025
Owner notification
October 3, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
4,632 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
November 17, 2020 – December 1, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect 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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V628000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V442000Manufacturer no. 25S72

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
Owner notification
September 4, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
200,237 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
October 14, 2019 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V442000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V346000Manufacturer no. 25S56

Electrical System › Body Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
June 25, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
556 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
January 2, 2020 – February 13, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative pre-collision assist features that fail to perform as expected can increase the risk of a crash or injury.

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V346000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V197000Manufacturer no. 25S31

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
May 23, 2025
Owner notification
October 22, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
112,951 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Not reported – July 31, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend can fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-888-275-9171), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V197000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
November 4, 2017 – October 16, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V099000Manufacturer no. 24S06

Seat Belts › Pretensioner

Report received by NHTSA
February 9, 2024
Owner notification
July 8, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
77,574 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
Not reported – June 30, 2019
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Seat belts that do not retract or extend may fail to restrain an occupant as intended, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V099000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V598000Manufacturer no. 23S48

Back Over Prevention › Sensing System › Camera

Report received by NHTSA
August 25, 2023
Owner notification
November 20, 2023
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Units potentially affected
177,402 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V598000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 23V420000Manufacturer no. 23C20

Equipment › Other › Owners/Service/Other Manual

Report received by NHTSA
June 9, 2023
Owner notification
July 21, 2023
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
691,133 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

Without instructions, the head restraints may be improperly adjusted, increasing the risk of injury in the event of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 23V420000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 22V250000Manufacturer no. 22S26

Visibility › Windshield Wiper/Washer › Linkages

Report received by NHTSA
April 14, 2022
Owner notification
October 21, 2022
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
652,996 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 22V250000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V366000Manufacturer no. 20C12

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
June 23, 2020
Owner notification
July 8, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
2,620 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

An improperly welded headrest bracket may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V366000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 20V262000Manufacturer no. 20S20

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA
May 8, 2020
Owner notification
May 26, 2020
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
25,081 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2020 Lincoln Navigator
July 19, 2019 – March 19, 2020
Model names in the NHTSA record
NAVIGATOR

Components: Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel; Forward Collision Avoidance; Forward Collision Avoidance › Automatic Emergency Braking

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

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.

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 20V262000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: June 25, 2026.