Filed by Ford Motor Company on June 13, 2025; 12 model-year listings affected.
Seats: mid/rear assembly
NHTSA campaign 25V393000 · reported June 13, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 304,662 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
- The risk
- A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- The fix
- Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.