Vehicle recall 25V687000 · October 10, 2025
Lincoln Aviator and Ford Explorer
The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
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 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
- Consequence
- While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V687000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 10, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25SA3
- Owner notification
- October 29, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,412
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
- Lincoln Aviator (2024-2026): 2026, 2025, 2024
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