2025 Lincoln Aviator Visibility Power Window Recall (25V484)

Recall 25V484 at a glance

What is wrong with the 2025 Lincoln Aviator in recall 25V484?

When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse.

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 118, "Power-Operated Window Systems."

Is it safe to drive a 2025 Aviator with recall 25V484?

NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

NHTSA describes the risk this way: A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Aviator shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the power window devices and controls, have it checked before driving further.

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V484?

Recall 25V484 covers 23,111 vehicles: 2025 Lincoln Aviator.

NHTSA lists 23,111 vehicles in this campaign, built November 29, 2023 to June 6, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.

What is the fix for the Aviator visibility power window recall?

Yes. Dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge.

Dealers will update the Body Control Module (BCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C33.

When was recall 25V484 announced?

Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V484 to NHTSA on July 25, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as October 7, 2025.

This recall was filed 14 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 555 days. If your Aviator was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.

How do I check if my Aviator is part of recall 25V484?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V484 is open on your Aviator, it will be listed there.

The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Aviator vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.

What should Aviator owners do about recall 25V484?

Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V484000 applies to your Aviator.
2. Call a Lincoln dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
3. Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
4. Keep a simple log of any power window devices and controls symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
5. Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
6. If the problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.

What are Aviator owners reporting to NHTSA?

Owners have filed 16 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 2 of them about the lighting and visibility.

Too few NHTSA complaints about the lighting and visibility have been filed since recall 25V484 was reported (1) to say whether the fix is holding.

NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 16 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 2 of them involve the lighting and visibility. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.

• 2025 Lincoln Aviator: 16 complaints in total, 2 about the lighting and visibility

Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):

The contact owns a 2025 Lincoln Aviator. The contact stated that the front passenger's side window failed to roll up or down as needed. The contact stated that the front driver's side window motor was previously replaced due to the same failure.

2025 Lincoln Aviator owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11757628, filed August 18, 2026

Can recall 25V484 make my Aviator a lemon in California?

Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.

A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).

A headlight, wiper or visibility defect on the 2025 Lincoln Aviator can make night or rain driving unsafe, and repeat repairs for the same problem count toward a lemon law claim.

A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Lincoln Aviator has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.

For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Aviator went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.

An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.

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