2025 Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator: Structure recall
NHTSA campaign 25V316000 · 206 units potentially affected · filed May 9, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
Why it matters
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V316000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25S43
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Units affected
- 206
- Report received
- May 9, 2025
- Owner letters
- May 21, 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