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2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: seat belts

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on February 14, 2025. It covers about 240,510 vehicles.

vehicles affected
240,510
reported
Feb 14, 2025
owners notified
Jun 5, 2025
related complaints
23

Seat belts

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
Risk
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.

Recall number 25V093000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 23 complaints about seat belts problems.

2020 Ford Explorer2021 Ford Explorer2020 Lincoln Aviator2021 Lincoln Aviator

Questions about recall 25V093000

Is there a recall on the 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator seat belts?

Yes. Recall 25V093000, reported on February 14, 2025, covers about 240,510 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V093000?

Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.

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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