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US recalls (5)
Back over prevention: sensing system, camera
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, Mustang, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, F-450 SD, 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, 2015-2018 Edge, Transit Connect, 2016-2019 F-550 SD, Transit, 2017-2019 Econoline, and 2019 Ranger vehicles. The rearview camera may display a distorted, inverted, or blank image when the vehicle is in reverse.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A rearview camera that displays an inverted, distorted, or blank image can reduce the driver’s view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and replace the rearview camera as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 13, 2026. Ford owners will receive letters in phases, beginning January 2026 and June 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S89. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V270. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 8, 2025.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices, exterior
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2017 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The LED logo lights on the exterior mirrors may short circuit.
Risk and remedy
Risk: An electrical short circuit in the exterior mirror increases the risk of fire.
Remedy: Dealers will disconnect the LED light wires, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 27, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S08.
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system, fan/motor
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 and remedy
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.
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components, master cylinder
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Risk and remedy
Risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.
Canadian recalls (5)
Show 5 Canadian recalls
Visual system
2025-09-03 · campaign 2025-449
Issue:
On certain vehicles, there could be a problem with the connections inside the rearview camera. As a result, the rearview camera image may not display correctly or at all when the transmission is shifted into reverse.
Note: For certain models, this recall also affects incomplete vehicles.
Safety Risk:
A rearview camera image that doesn't display could reduce a driver's ability to see behind the vehicle while backing up. This could increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the rearview camera.
Brakes
2025-04-11 · campaign 2025-198
Issue:
On certain vehicles, brake fluid could leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster. If this happens, there could be reduced braking.
Note: This problem may cause a warning chime to sound and a red brake warning indicator to display in the instrument cluster. This recall only affects certain vehicles equipped with a 3.5 L Ecoboost engine. This is an expansion of recall 22S11 (Transport Canada recall no. 2022-115).
Safety Risk:
Reduced braking can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the brake master cylinder. The dealer will also inspect and, if necessary, replace the brake booster.
Electrical
2025-02-17 · campaign 2025-082
Issue:
On certain vehicles, water could enter the LED logo lamps inside the driver and passenger side mirrors and cause a short circuit when they turn on.
Safety Risk:
A short circuit can create the risk of a fire, including when the vehicle is parked, the engine is turned off and the lamps are turned on.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to disconnect the LED logo lamps power wires.
Electrical
2022-08-30 · campaign 2022-486
Issue:
On certain vehicles, a fire could start inside the front blower motor, located on the passenger side interior behind the glove box.
Safety Risk:
The vehicle could catch fire while it is on or in accessory mode.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the front blower motor assembly.
Brakes
2022-03-14 · campaign 2022-115
Issue:
On certain trucks equipped with a 3.5 L Ecoboost engine, brake fluid could leak from the brake master cylinder into the brake booster. This can cause reduced front brake performance, and the driver may experience increased brake pedal travel and increased pedal effort. Full braking function remains in the rear wheel circuit.
Note: Depending on the amount of brake fluid loss, the driver may hear a warning chime and see a red brake warning indicator in the instrument cluster. This is an expansion of Ford recall 20S31 (Transport Canada Recall No. 2020-252).
Safety Risk:
Reduced front brake performance can cause extended stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Actions:
Ford will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your truck to a dealer to replace the brake master cylinder. The dealer will also replace the brake booster if the brake master cylinder is leaking.
Owner complaints (32)
Owners filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about the 2017 Lincoln Navigator (3 crashes, 1 fires, 3 injuries reported). Among 28 model years of this model, it ranks #13 for the most complaints (median 32).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|
| Service brakes | 5 | |
| Service brakes, hydraulic | 5 | |
| Back over prevention | 5 | |
| Electrical system | 4 | |
| Visibility | 4 | |
| Air bags | 3 | |
| Fuel/propulsion system | 3 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2017 Lincoln Navigator.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x2 | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator SUV 4x4 | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x2 | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 3★ |
| 2017 Lincoln Navigator Extended SUV 4x4 | 5★ | 5★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2017 Lincoln Navigator version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|
| Navigator 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 21 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Navigator 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Navigator L 2WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 20 | 17 | $3,950 |
| Navigator L 4WD 3.5 L Automatic (S6) | 15 | 19 | 16 | $4,200 |
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Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada).
Recalls updated 2026-10-30.