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2024-2026 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator recall: trailer hitches

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on October 10, 2025. It covers about 1,412 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,412
reported
Oct 10, 2025
owners notified
Oct 29, 2025

Trailer hitches

What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Risk
While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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 on October 15, 2025.

Recall number 25V687000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 25V687000

Is there a recall on the 2024-2026 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator trailer hitches?

Yes. Recall 25V687000, reported on October 10, 2025, covers about 1,412 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V687000?

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 on October 15, 2025.

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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