Vehicle recall 25V393000 · June 13, 2025
Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V393000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 13, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S67
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 304,662
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Seats › Mid/rear assembly
Vehicles covered
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