Recall 25V020000: 2025 Ford Explorer, 2025 Lincoln Aviator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jan 17, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 259
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
Notes
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.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V020000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S03
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Jan 29, 2025
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain); Structure:frame and members (Body & Structure)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology