Filed by Ford Motor Company on January 17, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Structure: frame and members · Power train: automatic transmission
NHTSA campaign 25V020000 · reported January 17, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 259 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.