FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the …

Recall #: 23V626000

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Verify with NHTSA →

View my saved recalls

Ford,Lincoln recalled Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explore….

FORD,LINCOLN 2020-2022: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY was recalled by Ford,Lincoln in September 8, 2023. Reason: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped …. Remedy: Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace t…. Verify recall #23V626000 with the NHTSA before acting.

The recall

Ford,Lincoln issued this NHTSA recall-Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped ….

None
agency class: September 8, 2023
reported

Sourced from official NHTSA enforcement records. Verify recall #23V626000 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

The number of affected units is not disclosed in the agency filing, which is common for drug and food recalls where lot-level tracking supersedes unit counts. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from NHTSA - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer vehicles equipped with 3.0L PHEV engines. A manufacturing defect in one or more of the high voltage battery cells may result in an internal short circuit and battery failure.

Reason for recall

Hazard

Battery failure can cause a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. Battery failure can also increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy, what to do

Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 8, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford Motor Company's number for this recall is 23S53.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the NHTSA recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	23V626000
Date reported	September 8, 2023
Date initiated	September 8, 2023
Recalling firm	Ford,Lincoln
Affected scope	Not disclosed
Distribution	United States
Official source	NHTSA notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official NHTSA enforcement record. Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

What to do with this recall

Dealers will perform a Battery Energy Control Module (BECM) diagnostic test and replace the high voltage battery pack, as necessa…

Check the recall number (23V626000) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
Confirm the current status and remedy on the official NHTSA notice before acting. NHTSA notice
Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official NHTSA record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the NHTSA on September 8, 2023. NHTSA does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 23V626000.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: United States.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

Nationwide recalls with similar severity or category timing

Vehicle and equipment notices outside this manufacturer and filing state, matched by archive severity grade and report timing.

Similar severity · nearest report date

Same archive severity grade, closest by report date among other firms and states.

FORD 2024-2025: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRA… 2023-09-08 NISSAN 2019-2021: BACK OVER PREVENTION: S… 2023-09-08 Custom Made Meals, LLC Recalls Bacon Wrap… 2023-09-09 Empacadora Frape, USA LLC, Recalls Pork P… 2023-09-07

Similar Vehicles · nearest report date

Same product category, closest by report date among other firms and states (deduped against the severity set).

Pirelli Tire Recalls P ZERO Race TLR Bicy… 2023-09-07 Lectric Ebikes Recalls Disc Brake Caliper… 2023-09-07 ARGO Recalls ARGO Xplorer All-Terrain Veh… 2023-09-07 BMW 2023-2024: AIR BAGS 2023-09-07

Compare this recall with KTM North America Recalls Off-Road Motorcycles Due to Risk … → · All Vehicles recalls

This recall: NHTSA, reported September 8, 2023. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

Methodology · Corrections · Archive as of August 2026