Recall 19V575 covers 13,896 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles for rollaway and gear-display defects. Repair is free at a franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln recall 19V575 covers 13,896 2020 Aviator and Explorer SUVs with a missing manual park release cover or Factory Mode left active. The missing cover lets the park release lever move unintentionally, which can allow a rollaway, and Factory Mode hides warnings or gear selection; Lincoln dealers will complete the repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Manual Park Release, or MPR, is a service feature that lets the transmission be released from park when the vehicle needs to be moved or serviced. Its cover protects that release from unintended access. The instrument cluster also needs to leave Factory Mode before delivery, because the cluster normally shows the selected gear and displays warning alerts for the driver.
On affected 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles, the MPR cover was not installed, and the cluster remained in Factory Mode. That means the park release was not covered as designed, and the driver information display did not work like a finished retail vehicle. The gear position display was disabled, and warning alerts were turned off.
There is no warning sign before failure. This is a build and delivery condition, so an owner should not expect a sound, light, or change in driving feel to appear before the problem is found.
Who's affected?
Covers both Aviator and Explorer SUVs from the 2020 model year, with parking brake, instrument panel, and automatic transmission scope listed for each model.
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | Parking brake |
|---|---|
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | instrument panel |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | automatic transmission |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | Parking brake |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | instrument panel |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | automatic transmission |
| Units affected | 13,896 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1 field incident to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
A missing manual park release (MPR) cover can let the lever move unintentionally, which can allow the vehicle to roll away and increase crash risk. If the instrument cluster does not show gear selection, stop and call the dealer. Schedule the recall repair soon. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Lincoln Aviator or Explorer is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free MPR cover inspection and Factory Mode check (the cover prevents unintended Manual Park Release movement, and the cluster check restores warning and gear displays).
- Reference recall number 19V575 when you call the dealer.
- Bring the recall notice if Lincoln mailed one, and ask the dealer to inspect the MPR cover, install it if needed, verify the instrument cluster is out of Factory Mode, and clear fault codes.
- Set the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete, and confirm the instrument cluster shows the selected gear before driving.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician inspects the Manual Park Release cover and installs one if it is missing. The technician also verifies that the instrument cluster is not in Factory Mode and clears related fault codes. The recall repair is free at a Lincoln dealer now, with parts and labor covered. Out of pocket repairs already paid are covered by the original warranty program, not a separate reimbursement program, because that warranty provides a free repair for this concern. Ask the service desk how the original warranty applies if you have prior repair paperwork.
| Reimbursement | Warranty coverage applies |
|---|
Timeline
| August 5, 2019 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 6, 2019 | Dealer notification began |
| August 6, 2019 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 19, 2019 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| August 23, 2019 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 19V575?
Recall 19V575 covers 13,896 2020 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The manual park release cover was not installed on certain vehicles, and Factory Mode can leave warning alerts and gear selection off the instrument cluster. Dealers inspect and correct both issues for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Lincoln Aviator or Explorer is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 19V575. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer and reference recall number 19V575 or Lincoln recall 19C06. The dealer will inspect the manual park release cover, verify the instrument cluster mode, clear fault codes, and complete the free repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair this defect at no cost. A franchised Lincoln dealer will inspect and, if needed, install the manual park release cover, verify the instrument cluster is not in Factory Mode, and clear related fault codes free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle rollaway or missing driver information. Without the manual park release cover, the release lever can be moved unintentionally and let the vehicle roll away. If Factory Mode is active, the instrument cluster does not show warnings or the selected gear. Both conditions increase crash risk.
What if I bought the vehicle used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the VIN, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your 2020 Aviator or Explorer is included, then call a franchised Lincoln dealer and reference recall 19V575 or Lincoln recall 19C06 when you schedule service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/19V575000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 19V575 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 19V575000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 24, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →