FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-01-17

Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator vehicles: transmission improperly secured

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-17
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2025
Units affected	259
Defect	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._x000D_ An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	POWER TRAIN
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
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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