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Vehicles/Trucks & SUVs

2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Recalled for Seat Belt Defect

Agency Publication Date: February 14, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 240,510 model year 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured, and some vehicles may also have loose retractor anchor bolts in the second-row center seat. Dealers will inspect all anchor bolts and replace any affected seat components for free if loose bolts are discovered.

Risk

A loose seat belt or buckle may fail to properly restrain a passenger during a collision, which increases the risk of injury during a crash.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects model year 2020-2021 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles manufactured with potentially loose seat belt anchor bolts.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule a free safety inspection of the seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions.
  3. Dealers will also specifically inspect the seat belt retractor and anchor bolts for the second-row center seating position if your vehicle is so equipped.
  4. If any loose anchor bolts are identified during the inspection, the dealer will replace the affected seat components free of charge.
  5. For further information, contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 and mention recall number 25S09.
  6. Call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.nhtsa.gov for additional details.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ”งFree Repair

Inspection and tightening or replacement of seat belt anchor components.

How to: Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge.

Affected Products

Product: 2020-2021 Ford Explorer

Ford recall number 25S09; NHTSA campaign number 25V093

Product: 2020-2021 Lincoln Aviator

Ford recall number 25S09; NHTSA campaign number 25V093

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V093000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford and Lincoln dealerships
Units Affected: 240,510 vehicles(1% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: June 5, 2025
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Distributed To: Nationwide
Manufacturer Recall #: 25S09
Agency Last Updated: February 27, 2026

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: NHTSA Notice ยท Raw API Response