Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- June 27, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Ford Motor Company, FORD
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Unknown
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL, PREGNANT, PETS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Ford Motor Company, FORD
- Product type
- Air Bags (Frontal)
- Model numbers
- EXPEDITION
- Sold at
- Unknown
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
June 27, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
June 27, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
What You Should Do
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.
About This Product
The Expedition is Ford's full-size SUV designed for passenger comfort and cargo space. The Navigator is a luxury SUV variant. Both are built on a shared platform.
Why This Is Dangerous
A passenger-side frontal air bag that deploys with excessive force can cause injuries to occupants in a crash.
Industry Context
This recall is not indicated as part of a broader industry pattern in the provided data.
Real-World Impact
Owners face the risk of air bag-related injuries during deployment and must seek repair to restore safety.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Identify if you own a 2025 Expedition or Navigator.
- Check recall number 25S51 with Ford or NHTSA.
- Review owner letter dated August 8, 2025.
Where to find product info
VIN verification with Ford Customer Service or dealer; recall 25S51 page on NHTSA site.
What timeline to expect
Repair will be completed by dealer; timing varies by service availability.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document attempts to contact Ford and dealer.
- Escalate to Ford Customer Service if no response within a reasonable timeframe.
- Consider contacting regulator if unresolved.
How to prevent similar issues
- Register VIN with Ford for recall updates.
- Schedule service promptly when contacted.
- Keep owner letters and service records.
Documentation advice
Keep recall letter, VIN, service appointment records, and any correspondence with Ford or dealers.
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Product Details
Model: Expedition. 2025 model year. Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company. Affected models: Expedition and Navigator. Recall number: 25S51. Recall date: 2025-06-27. Remedy: Air bags replaced by dealers at no cost. Contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332.
Reported Incidents
No specific incident counts are provided in the recall data.
Key Facts
- 25S51 recall number
- 2025 Expedition and Navigator affected
- Passenger-side frontal air bag defect
- Formal letters mailed August 8, 2025
- Free replacement by dealers
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