NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 25V687000
TRAILER HITCHES
Published October 14, 2025 · Recall initiated: October 10, 2025
What's the hazard
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
What to do
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.
Recall details
- Brand
- FORD
- Model
- EXPLORER
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Lot
- 2025 FORD EXPLORER | 2024 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2024 FORD EXPLORER | 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2026 LINCOLN AVIATOR | 2026 FORD EXPLORER
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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