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Automotive · Canada · 2025-06-13

Ford/Lincoln vehicles: second-row seat fold switch trim may be improperly installed

Country	Canada
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-06-13
Manufacturer	FORD
Models affected	EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Model year	2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Units affected	20298
Defect	On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second-row seats may not have been installed properly. As a result, the switch could become stuck. If this happens, the seat(s) could fold and/or move unexpectedly. A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Component	Seats And Restraints
Remedy	Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect and, if necessary, replace the seat fold switch trim.
Recall number	2025-328
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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