Ford has to accept a small dent in its reputation after being forced to issue a widespread recall of more than 35,000 vehicles over a fire risk. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has confirmed the fault and explained that it has to do with the LED lights.
The proudly American Ford Motor Company has had to contend with a couple of consumer class action lawsuits in recent years, and unfortunately, recalls are not an unheard-of occurrence for Ford drivers. The brand occupies a top spot among those that historically issue the most recalls in the United States (with Stellantis, Tesla, and Chrysler being the others).
What fault has led to the Ford recall and which model is affected?
The exact number of units that Ford is recalling is 35,328. The fault involves the LED logo lights fitted around the exterior mirror, which can apparently cause a fire as they may short-circuit.
This is according to the NHTSA, an auto safety regulator that’s mandated to ensure vehicle manufacturers report all non-compliance and safety defects and then make sure that a corrective process is carried out. The recall was reported to the federal oversight body on February 14, 2025.
The only model that’s affected by the LED fire risk recall is the Lincoln Navigator from years 2015 to 2017. This doesn’t mean that every Navigator manufactured in this period is affected.
What do Ford Lincoln Navigator drivers need to do?
If your Navigator is among those affected by the recall over the LED logo lights and needs adjusting, you will be notified in writing. Ford will start issuing notification letters in writing around the last week of March, wherein you will find more information about the recall process and how to rectify the fault.
Drivers will have to take their cars in to a Ford dealership, where a technician will disconnect the LED light wires at no charge to you, as reported in the NHTSA recall report.
A fire concern is a valid reason to carry out the recall as fast as possible and minimize all risks to drivers, passengers, and other road users.
How do you access more information?
Ford Lincoln Navigator owners whose vehicles were produced during the affected period may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. The recall number to use as a reference is 25S08.
Owners can also call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for assistance over the phone or visit the official website at www.nhtsa.gov.
What happened with the Ford EcoBoost and the class action lawsuits?
Ford has another massive headache just a few years after its billion-dollar lawsuit over its EcoBoost three-cylinder engine. The new class action case has to do with the larger EcoBoost V6 model, which is the engine that’s installed in the Bronco, among other Ford and Lincoln models. The system reportedly had an intake valve fault.
The supposed fault in the powertrain was addressed in a large-scale recall in 2024, but some affected buyers insisted on having their grievances heard by the court. Matthew Barkus from Pennsylvania and Dan Silberman from New York are the two plaintiffs in the fresh case.
Barkus purchased a 2021 Ford F-150 while Silberman bought a 2021 Ford Bronco with a 2.7L EcoBoost engine with the same engine. Neither Silberman nor Barkus actually experienced any issues with their cars, but they say they wouldn’t have bought the models or paid the prices they did if they had been aware of the potential engine issues.
Barkus and Siblerman’s class-action lawsuit claims:
“Ford has yet to provide an adequate remedy, such as a replacement of their defective valves, or compensate consumers for the amount they overpaid for these defective vehicles.”
For more information about this car recall, check the report from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association (no.25S08).