2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer — Seats: mid/rear assembly
Published June 16, 2025 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2025
Summary
NHTSA records recall 25V393000, published June 16, 2025 and initiated June 13, 2025. Recalling firm: Ford Motor Company; 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer — Seats: mid/rear assembly.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- LINCOLN
- Model
- AVIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2023 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2022 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2021 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2020 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2025 FORD EXPLORER | 2024 FORD EXPLORER | 2023 FORD EXPLORER | 2022 FORD EXPLORER | 2021 FORD EXPLORER | 2020 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2025 Lincoln Aviator | 2024 Lincoln Aviator | 2023 Lincoln Aviator | 2022 Lincoln Aviator | 2021 Lincoln Aviator | 2020 Lincoln Aviator | 2025 Ford Explorer | 2024 Ford Explorer | 2023 Ford Explorer | 2022 Ford Explorer | 2021 Ford Explorer | 2020 Ford Explorer — Seats: mid/rear assembly recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 25V393000 on June 16, 2025. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: LINCOLN. Model: AVIATOR.