Ford / Lincoln recall: Structure
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
What could happen
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2025
- Lincoln Aviator 2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V316000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 9, 2025
- Owners notified
- May 21, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 206
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 1, 2025 to Apr 2, 2025
- Part
- Structure › Frame and members
- Maker's own recall number
- 25S43
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 21, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats Jul 14, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system Mar 18, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts Mar 17, 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.