Recall 25V628 covers 4,632 2020 Lincoln Navigator and Expedition vehicles for battery-junction-box short circuits. Park outside. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
A vehicle fire increases 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, pull over safely, shut the vehicle off, and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
Lincoln is recalling 4,632 2020 Navigator and Expedition SUVs because a short circuit inside the battery junction box can start an engine fire while driving or parked. Owners should park outside and away from structures until a Lincoln dealer completes the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The battery junction box in affected 2020 Navigator and Expedition vehicles is the underhood fuse and power panel. It routes electrical power to engine-related circuits and protects those circuits through fuses. When it works correctly, it keeps high-current electrical loads separated and controlled.
In these vehicles, the printed circuit board inside that box was built with improper solder mask coverage and limited protective coating. That leaves a tiny circuit path exposed to water and contaminants already present in the vehicle environment. Corrosion then grows across the board until an electrical short forms, creating enough heat to overheat the circuit board.
That overheating can start an engine compartment fire while the vehicle is being driven or parked. Owners have reported a burning smell and smoke from the front passenger side of the engine compartment while driving. Those are warning signs to take seriously.
Who's affected?
Covers both full-size SUV nameplates built during the same November 17 to December 1, 2020 production window, using the same battery junction box.
| 2020 Lincoln Navigator | Engine |
|---|---|
| 2020 Ford Expedition | Engine |
| Units affected | 4,632 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 field incidents to date. |
A matching 2020 Navigator or Expedition does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
A vehicle fire increases 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, pull over safely, shut the vehicle off, and call the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Lincoln dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2020 Lincoln Navigator or Ford Expedition is included in this recall.
- Park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the repair is complete.
- Contact a franchised Lincoln dealer to schedule the free battery junction box inspection and repair that addresses the short-circuit fire risk.
- Bring the recall notice if Lincoln has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 25V628 when you call.
- Ask the dealer to confirm whether your vehicle also needs the auxiliary electrical box and wire jumper for standard-duty radiator fan motors.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Lincoln technician inspects the battery junction box, replaces it if needed, removes a ground wire, and, on models with standard duty radiator fan motors, installs an auxiliary electrical box with a wire jumper. Until that work is complete, park outside and away from structures and other vehicles. The recall repair is free, including parts and labor. If you already paid for a related battery junction box repair, the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan covers documented out-of-pocket expenses. Bring repair paperwork to the service desk.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| September 19, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| September 23, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| September 23, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| September 23, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| October 3, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V628?
Recall 25V628 covers 4,632 2020 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles with a battery junction box short circuit that can cause an engine fire while driving or parked. The dealer will inspect and replace the battery junction box as needed, remove a ground wire, and complete added electrical work on equipped vehicles for free.
What should I do if my 2020 Lincoln Navigator or Ford Expedition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V628. If it is, park outside and away from structures and other vehicles until the repair is complete, then contact a franchised dealer to schedule the free inspection and repair.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to perform the recall repair at no cost. Dealers will inspect and replace the battery junction box as needed, remove a ground wire, and add the auxiliary electrical box and wire jumper on equipped vehicles for free.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V628?
The safety risk is vehicle fire. Ford reported that a short circuit within the battery junction box can cause an engine fire while the vehicle is being driven or parked, increasing the risk of injury. Until the repair is complete, park outside and away from structures and other vehicles.
When were owners notified about recall 25V628?
Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. VINs became searchable on September 23, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and reference recall 25V628 when you contact the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V628000 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V628 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V628000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (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 20, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →