2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR Recalls — Canada & USA

The 2020 Lincoln Aviator has 22 recalls, the most serious affecting plug-in hybrid models, where a defect in the high-voltage battery can cause an internal short circuit, cutting drive power or starting a fire. Prior repair attempts on some PHEV vehicles did not fully resolve the battery issue, and those vehicles require a second repair. Two additional fire risks appear on non-hybrid models: the engine wiring harness can contact the air conditioning compressor pulley and short-circuit, and the right-side motor mount fasteners can loosen over time, allowing the axle to disconnect from the engine and causing a loss of drive power. On all-wheel-drive models with a 2.0L or 3.3L engine, the driveshaft can fracture along its weld seam, severing the connection to the rear axle and creating a rollaway risk when parked. Several recalls involve occupant restraints. Second-row seat belt anchor bolts may be loose or missing and can allow the belt to detach in a crash, and a trim piece over the second-row seat fold switch can jam the switch and cause the seat to fold or shift unexpectedly. Front seat side airbag fasteners may also be insufficiently tightened, which can affect airbag deployment in a crash. A missing manual park release cover can allow the lever to move unintentionally and let the vehicle roll. Rear visibility is affected by three separate issues: the backup camera image can go blank, flicker from cell phone interference, or fail to display at all when reversing. Exterior C-pillar