LINCOLN AVIATOR 2022: ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 22V454000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| LINCOLN | AVIATOR | 2022 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2022-08-22 | 2022-06-24 | 2022-06-27 |
Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 22C13
Component: ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 776
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 208
Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles. The engine rails may have been improperly heat-treated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 208, "Occupant Crash Protection" and 301, "Fuel System Integrity."
Improperly heat-treated engine rails may reduce the vehicle's structural protection in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. In addition, an engine rail may detach and contact the road while driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers will perform an engine rail strength test and replace the rails as necessary, free of charge. If the engine rails require replacement, owners will have the option for a vehicle replacement or buyback. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22C13.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
