- Lincoln is recalling over 23,000 Aviators due to faulty door module software.
- When the rear side windows encounter an obstacle, they don’t reverse as intended.
- Dealers will update the software, which will remove the global window close function.
We’ve entered the final countdown as Ford is just nine recalls away from issuing their 100th this year. The terrible milestone inched closer today thanks to an issue impacting 23,111 SUVs.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2025 Lincoln Aviators have rear side windows that may not automatically reverse as intended when they encounter an object. This means rear seat passengers, particularly children, could get their fingers pinched on accident.
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When owners attempt to close all windows via the key fob or LincolnWay app, the rear side windows may exert an “upward force that is greater than expected” if they encounter an object. They would then automatically reverse as intended. However, that “upward force” may exceed limits set by Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Ford became aware of the issue in May and this sparked an investigation, which eventually determined a supplier erroneously enabled a feature in the door module software that was not intended for the Aviator. This meant the parameters were not properly calibrated, which caused the issue.
The automaker isn’t aware of any injuries or accidents related to the recall and, since it’s a software problem, the fix is pretty straightforward. Owners will be instructed to take their vehicle to the dealership, where technicians will update the door module software and configuration.
Unfortunately, owners will lose a feature as the update will remove the “global close” window function. That’s a bummer, but owner notifications are slated to go out in mid-September.
