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- ENGINE
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. A short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while driving or parked.
- Risk
- A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised to park their vehicles outside and away from structures and other vehicles, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box, as necessary, and remove a ground wire. On models equipped with standard-duty radiator fan motors, dealers will also install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's numbers for this recall are 22S36 and 22S48. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on September 23, 2025.
What this recall means for you
A short circuit inside the battery junction box can cause an engine fire, either while the vehicle is being driven or while it is parked. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury.
Until the repair is done, owners are advised to park their vehicle outside and away from structures and other vehicles. Authorized dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box as needed, remove a ground wire, and, on models with standard-duty radiator fan motors, install an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. All repairs are free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025.
Check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov, and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. Ford's recall numbers are 22S36 and 22S48.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Expedition | 2020 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Navigator | 2020 |