CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The trailer hitch assembly bolts on certain vehicles may be loose. While towing a trailer, loose hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either condition can increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the trailer hitch bolts and tighten them, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 25SA3. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at NHTSA.gov, where VINs for this recall became searchable on October 15, 2025.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Explorer | 202420252026 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln Aviator | 202420252026 |