CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2020-2023 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a second-row easy-entry seat switch that may bind or stick. As a result, the outer second-row seats can unlatch, fold, or slide unexpectedly while the vehicle is being driven.
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked promptly.
An authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer will inspect the second-row seat switch and replace the bezel around the switch if needed, at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. For questions, contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25S67. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on the official NHTSA website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 202020212022202320242025 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 202020212022202320242025 |