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2025 FORD EXPLORER Recalled for POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Hazard Information

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

What You Should Do

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Full Description

**Summary:** Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts. **Potential Consequence:** An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. **Remedy:** Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03. **Additional Notes:** Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov. **Vehicle Information:** Year: 2025, Make: FORD, Model: EXPLORER, Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company **Component:** POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

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Product Details

Model Numbers
EXPLORER
Report Date
May 1, 2026
Source Agency
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall Status
ACTIVE
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