2025 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 25V020000 · 259 units potentially affected · filed Jan 17, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
Why it matters
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V020000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25S03
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Units affected
- 259
- Report received
- Jan 17, 2025
- Owner letters
- Jan 29, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2025
- Lincoln Aviator 2025