Filed by Ford Motor Company on May 9, 2025; 2 model-year listings affected.
Structure: frame and members
NHTSA campaign 25V316000 · reported May 9, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 206 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
- The risk
- A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.