Safety Recall NHTSA · 21V534000 Reported July 15, 2021

Unsecured wire harness

Ford Motor Company · Electrical System · 33,298 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
21V534000
Manufacturer Campaign
21S34
Manufacturer
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
33,298
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 15, 2021
Completion Rate
98.18

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 lincoln aviator vehicles equipped with 3.0l gasoline engines. the wire harness may not be secured properly, possibly contacting the air conditioning (a/c) compressor pulley, and resulting in damage to electrical wires, or the a/c compressor drive belt.

Safety Consequence

Damaged electrical wires may short-circuit, increasing the risk of a fire.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the harness and a/c compressor belt for damage, replacing them as necessary, and install a tie strap to secure the wire harness, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed on july 30, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 21s34.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 21V534000 or campaign 21S34.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 21V534000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 21V534000?

NHTSA recall 21V534000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 15, 2021. It addresses: Unsecured wire harness. The recall affects approximately 33,298 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 21V534000 or the manufacturer campaign number 21S34. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.