Rather Than Replacing Mirrors, Lincoln Disables Power To Defective LEDs In 35,000 SUVs | Carscoops

      A total of 35,328 Lincoln Navigators are being recalled due to malfunctioning door mirror logo lamps, each vehicle exhibiting this defect.

      The recall addresses issues related to faulty LED lights that pose a fire hazard, impacting Navigator models produced between January 2014 and June 2017, with notifications beginning on March 24.

      While recalls for fire risks in new vehicles are unfortunately common, typically arising from engine or fuel tank issues, the current situation is different for the over 35,000 Lincoln Navigators in the US. They are being called back due to defects in the LED light assemblies that could short circuit and potentially ignite a fire.

      The recall specifically affects Navigator vehicles manufactured between January 17, 2014, and June 30, 2017. The manufacturer has confirmed that all 35,328 involved vehicles have the defect.

      Ford has recently issued eight recalls in one day, including five for the Maverick aimed at addressing previous recall fixes.

      The problem is attributed to the LED logo lamps located in the driver and passenger side mirrors, which may short-circuit without activating the vehicle’s short circuit detection system. This issue arises from the improper adhesion of polyurethane potting material to the wire terminals, resulting in potential gaps and cracks that allow water or conductive fluids to access the LED’s printed circuit board.

      Over time, this can cause corrosion, which might ultimately lead to a short circuit and, in the worst circumstances, a fire.

      Lincoln first became aware of this defect last September when the mirror assembly of a 2017 Navigator ignited in Canada. It was later informed of another instance when a Navigator’s mirror caught fire after the owner remotely started the SUV in early 2020. By February 4, 2025, the company had received four warranty claims, two field reports, and three customer service reports concerning fires in Navigator models in the US from August 2017 to December 2022.

      Owners of the affected Navigators will receive notification about the recall starting March 24. Interestingly, Ford will not be replacing the mirror assemblies as might be anticipated; instead, dealers will simply disconnect the power wire to the LED lights.