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VehicleFeb 14, 2025240,510 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts

What is wrong

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.

What could happen

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

The fix

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 were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
25V093000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Feb 14, 2025
Owners notified
Jun 5, 2025
Vehicles or items affected
240,510
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Oct 19, 2018 to Jul 11, 2020
Part
Seat belts
Maker's own recall number
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.

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