Recall 21V-534
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2020 to 2021 Lincoln Aviator: Visibility (defroster/defogger/hvac system, compressor); Electrical system (wiring).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 21V-534
- Reported
- July 15, 2021
- Vehicles affected
- 33,298 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0L gasoline engines. The wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (A/C) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the A/C compressor drive belt.
The risk
Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the harness and A/C compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 30, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-[removed] (TTY 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Lincoln Aviator 2020 to 2021