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Automotive · Canada · 2025-01-17

Ford/Lincoln vehicles: transmission crossmember bolts missing or improperly tightened

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-01-17
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2025
Units affected	8
Defect	On a small number of vehicles, the bolts for the transmission crossmember may be missing or may not have been tightened properly. As a result, the transmission could move and cause a sudden loss of power to the wheels._x000D_ A loss of power to the wheels could increase the risk of a crash.
Component	Powertrain
Remedy	Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the transmission crossmember for any loose or missing bolts. The dealer will replace the bolts or the crossmember, as necessary.
Recall number	2025-023
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	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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