Ford / Lincoln recall: Seats
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
What could happen
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Explorer 2020–2025
- Lincoln Aviator 2020–2025
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V393000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 13, 2025
- Owners notified
- Aug 7, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 304,662
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 25S67
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.