Recall 25V166000

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Report Date

20250314

Component

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:DRIVESHAFT

Affected Vehicles

3 models

Defect Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Safety Consequence

A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S22.

Affected Vehicles

Year	Make	Model
2020	FORD	EXPLORER
2021	FORD	EXPLORER
2022	FORD	EXPLORER

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