2020-2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: mid/rear assembly
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on June 13, 2025. It covers about 304,662 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 304,662
- reported
- Jun 13, 2025
- owners notified
- Aug 7, 2025
- related complaints
- 86
Seats: mid/rear assembly
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 25V393000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 86 complaints about seats problems.
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Questions about recall 25V393000
Is there a recall on the 2020-2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator mid/rear assembly?
Yes. Recall 25V393000, reported on June 13, 2025, covers about 304,662 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 25V393000?
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.
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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