Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2026 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system may fail, which can cause the defrosting and defogging system to become inoperative.
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Identifiers in this source record
2026 LINCOLN AVIATORManufacturer campaign: 26S22Part: W505255 S450XD2026 FORD EXPLORERVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
An inoperative windshield defrosting and defogging system may decrease the driver's visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
Official action
Dealers will inspect and secure the instrument panel joints as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 10, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S22. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning April 3, 2026.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR
- Brand or manufacturer
- LINCOLN
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 26V202000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety