Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
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Identifiers in this source record
2025 LINCOLN AVIATORManufacturer campaign: 25S43Part: W7194132025 FORD EXPLORERVehicle: VIN plus the year, make and model. Car seat or equipment: Manufacturer, model and production date from the label. Tire: Brand, tire line, size and DOT tire identification number.
Read the vehicles identification guideWhy this notice was issued
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Official action
Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.
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Read the full official instructionsProduct & source details
- Product
- 2025 LINCOLN AVIATOR
- Brand or manufacturer
- LINCOLN
- Source
- NHTSA
- Notice type
- Recall
- Source reference
- 25V316000
- Category
- Vehicles & road safety