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VehicleAug 22, 2025213,121 affected

Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting

What is wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

What could happen

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Aviator 2025 owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2025. Explorer 2025 owner letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.

Vehicles covered

Facts

NHTSA recall number
25V543000
Type
Vehicle
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Reported to NHTSA
Aug 22, 2025
Owners notified
Oct 13, 2025
Vehicles or items affected
213,121
Started by
The manufacturer
Built
Nov 29, 2023 to Jun 6, 2025
Part
Exterior lighting › Tail lights
Maker's own recall number
25C42
Safety standard
FMVSS 108
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