Recall 25V020000

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Report Date

20250117

Component

STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Affected Vehicles

2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2025	FORD	EXPLORER
2025	LINCOLN	AVIATOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.