FORD EXPLORER 2025: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 25V020000

Make Model Year
FORD EXPLORER 2025
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2025-01-29 2025-01-17 2025-01-17

Production Dates: 2024-09-17 - 2024-09-17

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 25S03

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 259

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.