by Lincoln Recalls Over 23 Thousand Aviators Due to Window Issues
Lincoln has announced a recall of over 23 thousand 2025 Aviator crossovers due to a malfunction in the door module software. The main issue is that the rear side windows may not stop or roll back upon detecting an obstacle, which poses a potential danger to passengers, especially children.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, when drivers attempt to close all windows using the key fob or the LincolnWay app, the rear windows may exert too much pressure on an obstacle. Although they are supposed to automatically roll back, this mechanism does not always work correctly, which violates federal safety standards.
Ford learned about the problem back in May. The investigation revealed that the supplier mistakenly activated a function in the software that was not intended for this model.
The fix will involve updating the door module software, which will be carried out at dealership centers. However, after the update, owners will lose the global window closing function. Recall notifications are expected to be sent to owners in mid-September.
So far, no cases of injury or accidents due to this malfunction have been recorded. This is not Lincoln’s first recall this year — the company is approaching a hundred technical complaints for 2025. Such incidents highlight the importance of thorough testing of software solutions in modern cars, especially when it comes to passenger safety.
