NHTSA recall record

Ford automatic transmission recall — NHTSA campaign 25V020000

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose…

automatic transmissioncomponent
25V020000official record ID
Jan 17, 2025report date

Recall record at a glance

Official record25V020000
CategoryVehicle Recalls
Recalling firmFord Motor Company
ComponentPOWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Report dateJan 17, 2025
LocationUnited States

What the recall covers

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Potential consequence

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy described by NHTSA

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Vehicle pages currently linked in our database

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Additional NHTSA notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

What to do next

Use the NHTSA recall lookup with your VIN for the most precise vehicle-specific result, then follow the remedy instructions provided by the manufacturer or an authorized dealer. A model-level campaign page cannot confirm whether a particular VIN is affected.

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