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Ford Expedition Recall 22V648: Blower Motor Can Fail and Raise Interior Fire Risk

NHTSA campaign 22V648, reported August 26, 2022, 198,482 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs from 2015 through 2017 may have a front blower motor, located behind the glove box, that can fail.

If the blower motor fails, it can increase the risk of a fire inside the vehicle. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the vehicle checked as soon as a remedy is available.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly at no charge. Owners who have not received a notification letter, mailed August 4, 2023, can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 22S56. Owners can also check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 22V648Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:INTERIOR/UNDER DASH; VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The front blower motor located behind the glove box may fail.
Risk
Front blower motor failure can increase the risk of a vehicle interior fire.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 4, 2023. Remedy parts are expected to become available in the second quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S56.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Ford Expedition201520162017
Lincoln Navigator201520162017