2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: automatic transmission
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on January 17, 2025. It covers about 259 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 259
- reported
- Jan 17, 2025
- owners notified
- Jan 29, 2025
- related complaints
- 17
Power train: automatic transmission
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 25V020000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Explorer 2025 2025
- Lincoln Aviator 2025 2025
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 17 complaints about transmission problems.
Questions about recall 25V020000
Is there a recall on the 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator automatic transmission?
Yes. Recall 25V020000, reported on January 17, 2025, covers about 259 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V020000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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