Rear Windows May Fail to Reverse Direction/FMVSS 118
Recall Information
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
|---|---|
| NHTSA ID | 25V484000 |
| Report Received Date | 7/25/2025 |
| Component | VISIBILITY |
| Vehicles Affected | 23,111 |
| Completion Rate | 60.08% |
| Recall Category | Vehicle |
| Software Recall | Yes |
| OTA Update | No |
Description
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."
Issue
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Consequence Summary
A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective Action
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.
