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Model year 2025 · Ford

2025 Ford Explorer recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 22 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Explorer. The most recent was reported on July 21, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: EXPLORER, EXPLORER HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford Explorer, newest first
NHTSA numberReportedComponent
26V470000July 21, 2026Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust
26V451000July 14, 2026Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
26V415000June 30, 2026Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
26V343000May 27, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
26V165000March 18, 2026Back Over Prevention › Software
26V159000March 17, 2026Seat Belts
26V122000March 3, 2026Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)
26V121000March 3, 2026Exterior Lighting › Headlights
25V730000October 24, 2025Visibility › Windshield
25V691000October 10, 2025Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert
25V687000October 10, 2025Trailer Hitches
25V543000August 22, 2025Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights
25V393000June 13, 2025Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly
25V344000June 13, 2025Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
25V371000June 3, 2025Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper
25V316000May 9, 2025Structure › Frame And Members
25V239000April 11, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software
25V164000March 14, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body
25V020000January 17, 2025Power Train › Automatic Transmission
24V852000November 8, 2024Equipment › Other › Labels
24V801000October 25, 2024Back Over Prevention › Software
24V634000August 23, 2024Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors

Systems involved: Back Over Prevention (4) · Engine And Engine Cooling (3) · Power Train (3) · Seats (3) · Exterior Lighting (2) · Forward Collision Avoidance (2) · Structure (2) · Electrical System (1) · Equipment (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (1) · Trailer Hitches (1) · Visibility (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V470000Manufacturer no. 26S53

Seats › Front Assembly › Power Adjust

Report received by NHTSA
July 21, 2026
Owner notification
September 3, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
76,748 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
November 24, 2025 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2027 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. An unoccupied driver's seat may recline unintentionally during certain scenarios, such as remote unlock or remote start.

Safety risk

Unexpected movement of the driver’s seat back may trap a second-row occupant, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will disable the driver seat module (DSM) feature until parts are available. Once available, the motor will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S53.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V470000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V451000Manufacturer no. 26S52

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
July 14, 2026
Owner notification
August 21, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
387,911 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, tipping, or sliding unexpectedly.

Safety risk

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters explaining the safety risk were mailed August 19, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in January 2027. Lincoln Aviator owner notification letters were mailed August 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S52. This recall expands Recall 25V393. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on July 16, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V451000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V415000Manufacturer no. 26S51

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
June 30, 2026
Owner notification
August 7, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
66,383 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
December 8, 2023 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER HYBRID

Components: Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2027 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025-2027 Explorer Hybrid vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from making the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

Safety risk

A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Note: This is an expansion of Recall 25V691. Any vehicles previously repaired under 25V691 must have the new remedy completed. Ford will release an over-the-air (OTA) update or dealers will update the APIM software, free of charge. Additionally, dealers will replace the digital signal processing module in Nautilus Hybrid vehicles equipped with 28 speakers, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S51. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning July 7, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V415000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V343000Manufacturer no. 26S35

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
May 27, 2026
Owner notification
Not yet in the record
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,536 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
February 5, 2024 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer, Ranger, and Bronco vehicles. The engine may fail, which can result in a loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the engine long block, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, were mailed June 5, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated in November 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S35. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on May 28, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V343000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V165000Manufacturer no. 26S21

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
March 18, 2026
Owner notification
April 13, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
254,640 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
November 29, 2023 – July 16, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Components: Back Over Prevention › Software; Electrical System › ADAS

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.

Safety risk

Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V165000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V159000Manufacturer no. 26C18

Seat Belts

Report received by NHTSA
March 17, 2026
Owner notification
March 30, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
561 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt anchor bolts at the second-row outer seating positions may be improperly secured.

Safety risk

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

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the second-row outer seat belt lower anchor bolts and replace or repair them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C18. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 19, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V159000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V122000Manufacturer no. 26S10

Engine And Engine Cooling › Exhaust System › Emission Control › Gas Recirculation Valve (Egr Valve)

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
July 31, 2026
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
47,804 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
May 24, 2024 – July 16, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ranger, Lincoln Nautilus, Mustang, Maverick, Explorer, Escape, Lincoln Corsair, Bronco Sport, and Bronco vehicles. The exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) valve may fail, resulting in an unexpected loss of drive power.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the EGR valves, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 31, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 4, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V122000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V121000Manufacturer no. 26C12

Exterior Lighting › Headlights

Report received by NHTSA
March 3, 2026
Owner notification
March 23, 2026
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
35,772 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
November 29, 2023 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Explorer vehicles. The Dynamic Bending Light (DBL) system software may cause the passenger-side headlight to turn in the wrong direction when driving through curves in the road. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

A headlight that turns incorrectly can result in increased glare to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The headlight control module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 23, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C12. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on March 5, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V121000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V730000Manufacturer no. 25C60

Visibility › Windshield

Report received by NHTSA
October 24, 2025
Owner notification
November 6, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
56,841 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
July 7, 2025 – Not reported
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."

Safety risk

Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V730000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V691000Manufacturer no. 25SA2

Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
November 5, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
43,438 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER HYBRID

Components: Back Over Prevention › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert; Forward Collision Avoidance › Warnings › External/Pedestrian Alert

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Lincoln Nautilus Hybrid and 2025 Explorer hybrid police vehicles. A software error may prevent the vehicle from emitting the pedestrian warning sound at certain speeds.

Safety risk

A vehicle that does not produce a warning sound may fail to alert pedestrians of an approaching vehicle, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

The audio control module and digital signal processing module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA2. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 10, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V691000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V687000Manufacturer no. 25SA3

Trailer Hitches

Report received by NHTSA
October 10, 2025
Owner notification
October 29, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
1,412 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

Safety risk

While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V687000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V543000Manufacturer no. 25C42

Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Report received by NHTSA
August 22, 2025
Owner notification
October 13, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
213,121 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
November 29, 2023 – June 6, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

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."

Safety risk

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

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V543000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V393000Manufacturer no. 25S67

Seats › Mid/Rear Assembly

Report received by NHTSA
June 13, 2025
Owner notification
August 7, 2025
Recall initiated by
NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected
304,662 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
Not reported – November 4, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V393000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V344000Manufacturer no. 25S55

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA
June 13, 2025
Owner notification
August 15, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
156 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
February 28, 2025 – February 28, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Safety risk

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V344000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V371000Manufacturer no. 25S60

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Disc › Caliper

Report received by NHTSA
June 3, 2025
Owner notification
June 20, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
3 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
October 31, 2024 – November 20, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The bolts securing the front brake caliper may not be tightened properly, which can result in a loss of front brake function and possible wheel damage.

Safety risk

Loss of brake function and wheel damage can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the bolts as necessary. If bolts are missing, the brake caliper and pads will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 19, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S60.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V371000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V316000Manufacturer no. 25S43

Structure › Frame And Members

Report received by NHTSA
May 9, 2025
Owner notification
May 21, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
206 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
April 1, 2025 – April 2, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

Safety risk

A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V316000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V239000Manufacturer no. 25S35

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA
April 11, 2025
Owner notification
June 6, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24,655 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
December 6, 2023 – September 6, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles. The powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.

Safety risk

A damaged park system can result in a vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. An engine stall while driving can result in a sudden loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S35.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V239000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V164000Manufacturer no. 25S19

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body

Report received by NHTSA
March 14, 2025
Owner notification
April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
269 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
November 25, 2024 – January 30, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Safety risk

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V164000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V020000Manufacturer no. 25S03

Power Train › Automatic Transmission

Report received by NHTSA
January 17, 2025
Owner notification
January 29, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
259 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
September 17, 2024 – September 17, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Components: Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Structure › Frame And Members

Defect summary

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.

Safety risk

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V020000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V852000Manufacturer no. 24C39

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA
November 8, 2024
Owner notification
December 19, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
27,678 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
April 26, 2019 – August 27, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V852000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V801000Manufacturer no. 24C34

Back Over Prevention › Software

Report received by NHTSA
October 25, 2024
Owner notification
March 28, 2025
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
391 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
May 30, 2024 – August 8, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The rearview camera image may fail when the vehicle speed reaches 10 MPH or greater. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 111, "Rear Visibility."

Safety risk

The loss of the rearview camera image while in reverse can reduce the driver's rear visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated through an over-the-air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C34.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V801000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V634000Manufacturer no. 24S54

Fuel System, Gasoline › Fuel Injection System › Injectors

Report received by NHTSA
August 23, 2024
Owner notification
October 7, 2024
Recall initiated by
Manufacturer
Units potentially affected
24 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford Explorer
May 31, 2024 – July 10, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record
EXPLORER

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Lincoln Corsair, 2023-2024 Escape, 2024 Mustang, and 2025 Explorer vehicles. The fuel injectors may have been assembled without O-ring support discs, which can result in a fuel leak.

Safety risk

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will install new fuel injector O-rings and O-ring support discs, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 7, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S54.

Notes in the NHTSA record

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 www.safercar.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V634000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: July 21, 2026.