Ford / Lincoln recall: Structure
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2025
- Lincoln Aviator 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V020000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jan 17, 2025
- Owners notified
- Jan 29, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 259
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 17, 2024 to Sep 17, 2024
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members; Power train › Automatic transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Air bags Sep 9, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 25, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine and engine cooling Aug 13, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jul 14, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.