Recall 22V346 affects 66,221 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs for engine-compartment fire risk. Park outside. Free repair once Ford opens the repair.
A vehicle fire raises the risk of injury. Park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the repair is complete. If you smell burning or see smoke from the front passenger engine compartment, stop in a safe place and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 66,221 2021 Expedition and Navigator vehicles because an engine compartment fire can happen while driving or parked, even with the ignition off. A vehicle fire increases injury risk, so owners should park outside and away from structures until Ford opens the free dealer repair.
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What's wrong?
The low content battery junction box on the 2021 Expedition and Navigator is a fuse junction panel in the engine compartment. It routes battery power to vehicle circuits and uses fused connections to keep electrical loads separated. That area stays connected to battery power even when the ignition is off.
On affected vehicles, Ford describes the defect as an engine compartment fire condition tied to this fuse junction panel area. The fire can occur while driving or while parked, including when the ignition is in the "Off" position. Ford was still investigating the cause, so the filing does not identify a confirmed failed subpart or trigger.
Some owners reported a burning smell and smoke from the front passenger side of the engine compartment while driving. Those are the warning signs to take seriously before a fire starts.
Who's affected?
Covers both Expedition and Navigator SUVs from the 2021 model year, both using the same low-content battery junction box.
| 2021 Ford Expedition | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2021 Lincoln Navigator | Engine |
| Units affected | 66,221 |
A matching 2021 Expedition or Navigator does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle fire raises the risk of injury. Park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the repair is complete. If you smell burning or see smoke from the front passenger engine compartment, stop in a safe place and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator is included in this recall.
- Wait for Ford's remedy notice before scheduling the final repair if your dealer says parts are not open for your vehicle.
- Park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the engine-compartment fire repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer once the repair is open for your VIN to inspect and replace the battery junction box, remove the ground wire, and add the auxiliary electrical box when required.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. If not, reference recall number 22V346 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Until Ford confirms the remedy for your VIN, park outside and away from structures and other vehicles. Once the dealer repair is available, a Ford technician inspects the battery junction box, replaces it if needed, and removes a ground wire. On vehicles with standard-duty radiator fan motors, the dealer also installs an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford uses its general reimbursement plan for owners who paid for covered remedies before recall notification. Eligibility was estimated to end June 13, 2022, so contact Ford customer service with prior repair documentation if you paid for this repair.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 17, 2022 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| May 19, 2022 | Dealer notification began |
| May 19, 2022 | Dealer notification ended |
| May 23, 2022 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 21, 2022 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 22V346?
Recall 22V346 covers 66,221 2021 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with an engine compartment fire risk while driving or parked, even with the ignition off. Ford dealers will inspect the battery junction box, replace it as needed, remove a ground wire, and complete related electrical work for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Ford Expedition or Lincoln Navigator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 22V346. If it is, park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the dealer completes the remedy. Call a franchised Ford dealer and reference Ford recall number 22S36.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Ford dealers will perform the inspection, battery junction box replacement when needed, ground wire removal, and auxiliary electrical box work for free on affected vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine compartment fire. Ford reported that a fire can occur while the vehicle is being driven or parked, even when the ignition is off. A vehicle fire increases the risk of injury, so affected owners should park outside until the repair is complete.
When were owners notified about recall 22V346?
Ford mailed interim owner letters about the safety risk on May 25, 2022. Ford mailed remedy letters for vehicles with heavy-duty radiator fan motors on July 21, 2022. Owners can call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall number 22S36.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/22V346000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 22V346 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 22V346000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Misc. Document (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →