FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-10-10

Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator trailer hitch assembly bolts may be faulty

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-10-10
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2024-2025, 2024-2026
Units affected	1364
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose._x000D_ 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 are expected to be mailed October 27, 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 NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Recall number	25V687000
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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