FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-05-09

Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have a loose front subframe mounting bolt

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-05-09
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2025
Units affected	206
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly._x000D_ A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Component	STRUCTURE
Remedy	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.
Recall number	25V316000
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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