Recall 25V407 affects 132,914 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator SUVs for loose exterior trim. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 132,914 2020-2025 Aviator SUVs because the rear door window bars and C-pillar trim can detach when adhesive bonding is not strong enough. Detached trim can create a road hazard and increase crash risk, and the Lincoln dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The rear door window bars and C-pillar trim on 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator SUVs are exterior body pieces around the rear side glass. The window bar helps frame the rear door glass, and the C-pillar trim covers the body pillar behind the rear door. Both pieces need a strong adhesive bond so they stay attached in wind, vibration, and normal road use.
On affected Aviators, the supplier did not apply enough pressure when these pieces were installed. That left the adhesive bond weaker than intended. Over time, the rear door window bar or C-pillar trim can loosen and detach from the SUV, leaving the part on the road instead of fixed to the body.
An owner can see the warning sign before the part comes off. Look for the C-pillar trim or rear door window bar beginning to separate, lift, or sit unevenly against the vehicle.
Who's affected?
Spans six model years of Aviator SUVs, all tied to the same right rear glass run channel.
| 2025 Lincoln Aviator | body structure |
|---|---|
| 2024 Lincoln Aviator | body structure |
| 2023 Lincoln Aviator | body structure |
| 2022 Lincoln Aviator | body structure |
| 2021 Lincoln Aviator | body structure |
| 2020 Lincoln Aviator | body structure |
| Units affected | 132,914 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 1105 field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
Detached trim can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash. If you see the C-Pillar applique or window division bar separating from the vehicle, schedule service soon and avoid letting loose trim become roadway debris. Repair will be free at any franchised Lincoln dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator is included in this recall.
- Watch for the Lincoln owner letter Ford mailed September 29, 2025, and keep it with your service records.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to ask when the free C-pillar applique and window-division-bar repair is available.
- Reference recall number 25V407 and Ford recall 25S66 when you call the dealer or Ford Customer Service.
- Avoid driving with loose rear-door window bars or C-pillar trim; detached trim creates a road hazard until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once Lincoln opens the dealer repair, a Lincoln technician will inspect the C pillar appliques and rear door window division bars, then repair or replace trim pieces with insufficient adhesive bonding. Parts and labor will be free under the recall once the repair is available. Ford used its general reimbursement plan on file, so owners who paid out of pocket for the same trim repair before the recall notice can submit documented expenses through Ford Customer Service.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 13, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 22, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| July 22, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 22, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 28, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| September 29, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V407?
Recall 25V407 covers 132,914 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator SUVs with rear door window bars and C-pillar trim that have insufficient adhesive bonding. The trim can detach from the vehicle, creating a road hazard. Lincoln dealers will repair or replace the affected parts for free.
What should I do if my 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Aviator is included in recall 25V407. If it is, contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule repair or replacement of the C-pillar appliques and window division bars. Reference Ford recall number 25S66 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 25V407, Lincoln dealers will repair or replace the affected C-pillar appliques and window division bars free of charge.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V407?
The safety risk is detached exterior trim becoming a road hazard. Ford reported that the rear door window bars and C-pillar trim can separate from the Aviator because of insufficient adhesive bonding, increasing crash risk for other road users.
What if I bought my Lincoln Aviator used?
The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the vehicle, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2020-2025 Lincoln Aviator is included, then call a franchised Lincoln dealer and reference recall 25V407 or Ford recall number 25S66.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V407000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V407 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V407000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →