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Vehicle Parts & Equipment/Suspension & Steering

2025 Ford Explorer and Aviator Recalled for Loose Subframe Bolt

Agency Publication Date: May 9, 2025
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Summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling approximately 206 of its 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles because a mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly. Dealers will inspect and tighten these bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners were notified by mail starting around May 21, 2025.

Risk

A loose subframe bolt can reduce the vehicle's structural performance during a crash. This defect increases the risk of injury to occupants if an accident occurs.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall involves 2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Aviator vehicles with potentially loose front subframe mounting bolts.
  2. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the subframe mounting bolts.
  3. If you have further questions, contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 25S43.
  4. Call the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.nhtsa.gov for additional information regarding recall number 25V316.

Your Remedy Options

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Dealer inspection and tightening of subframe bolts.

How to: 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.

Affected Products

Product: 2025 Ford Explorer

NHTSA Campaign Number 25V316; Ford Recall Number 25S43

Product: 2025 Aviator

NHTSA Campaign Number 25V316; Ford Recall Number 25S43

Additional Information

Agency: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Recall ID: 25V316000
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Sold By: Ford dealers; Lincoln dealers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 206 vehicles(50% estimated defective)
Park Vehicle: No
Park Outside: No
OTA Update: No
Product Type: Vehicle (V)
Recall Classification: Safety Defect
Owner Notification Date: May 21, 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 #: 25S43
Agency Last Updated: November 26, 2025

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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