CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
- Risk
- A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some vehicles may have seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions that were not properly secured. In some cases, the retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped, may also be improperly secured. A loose seat belt or buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury.
An authorized Ford dealer will inspect the seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions, and the second-row center retractor and seat belt anchor bolts if equipped. If any anchor bolts are loose, the affected seat components will be replaced. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. You can contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 and reference Ford recall number 25S09.
You should also check your vehicle's VIN for open recalls and schedule the inspection with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 20202021 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 20202021 |