CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION; STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles may have loose transmission cross member bolts, which can leave the transmission improperly secured. If this happens, the vehicle can lose drive power, which raises the risk of a crash.
Authorized dealers will inspect the transmission cross member bolts and replace them as needed at no cost to the owner. If the cross member bolts are missing, the dealer will replace the cross member and install new bolts, also free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025.
If you own an affected vehicle, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the free repair, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with questions. You can also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 2025 |