Electrical system: wiringRecall 21V-534 · 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator

Ford Motor Company recall 21V-534 covers 33,298 2020–2021 Lincoln Aviator for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on July 15, 2021. The manufacturer's latest report (2023 Q2) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.

94%
Vehicles repaired31,422 of 33,298 · 2023 Q2
Vehicles affected33,2981 model
ReportedJul 15, 2021Owners notified Jul 30, 2021
Complaints since48Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 21V534000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

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 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21S34.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

94%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 98 vehicles were listed as unreachable.

0%50%100%2021 Q32023 Q2
1 model

Vehicles in this recall