CarRecallWatch- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
- 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
- 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 2025 vehicles may have a front subframe mounting bolt that was not tightened correctly at the factory. A loose subframe bolt may reduce how well the vehicle performs in a crash, which raises the risk of injury to occupants.
Owners should expect a free inspection at an authorized dealer. Dealers will inspect the front subframe bolts and tighten them as needed at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) on a recall lookup site to confirm whether your vehicle is affected by any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 2025 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 2025 |