FORD EXPLORER 2020: SEAT BELTS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V093000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2020
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-02-14 2025-02-18

Production Dates: 2018-10-19 - 2020-07-11

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 25S09

Component: SEAT BELTS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 240510

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ford Motor Company "Ford" is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.

Consequence

A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 31, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.

Notes

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.