Seats: power adjust
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Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.
Research · 10 model years
Lincoln AviatorEvery model year, 2003–2026
Across the 10 model years we’ve synced, NHTSA lists 125 recall campaigns and 497 owner complaints for the Lincoln Aviator. The 2020 model year has the most complaints (111).
Lincoln Aviator years compared
Recalls, complaints, NCAP overall and EPA combined MPG per year
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Crashes | NCAP overall | MPG comb. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2025 | 15 | 18 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2024 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2023 | 16 | 24 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2022 | 21 | 47 | 4 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2021 | 28 | 42 | 1 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2020 | 30 | 111 | 2 | 5 of 5 | 21 | |
| 2005 | 0 | 51 | 3 | Not rated | 13 | |
| 2004 | 0 | 81 | 2 | Not rated | 14 | |
| 2003 | 1 | 111 | 5 | Not rated | 14 |
- 20266 recalls · 5 complaints · 21 mpg
- 202515 recalls · 18 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20248 recalls · 7 complaints · 21 mpg
- 202316 recalls · 24 complaints · 21 mpg
- 202221 recalls · 47 complaints · 21 mpg
- 202128 recalls · 42 complaints · 21 mpg
- 202030 recalls · 111 complaints · 21 mpg
- 20050 recalls · 51 complaints · 13 mpg
- 20040 recalls · 81 complaints · 14 mpg
- 20031 recall · 111 complaints · 14 mpg
Data from NHTSA recalls, complaints & NCAP; EPA fueleconomy.gov · synced Nov 10, 2026
NHTSA complaints per model year
Newer years have had less time on the road
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| Model year | NHTSA complaints |
|---|---|
| 2003 | 111 |
| 2004 | 81 |
| 2005 | 51 |
| 2020 | 111 |
| 2021 | 42 |
| 2022 | 47 |
| 2023 | 24 |
| 2024 | 7 |
| 2025 | 18 |
| 2026 | 5 |
Complaints are unverified owner reports to NHTSA and are not normalized for sales volume. One complaint can cite several components.
Data from NHTSA Complaints API · synced Nov 10, 2026
Latest recalls for the 2026 Aviator
6 campaigns
Seats: mid
Remedy pending
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.
Visibility: defroster
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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.
Data from NHTSA Recalls API · synced Nov 10, 2026