2025 Ford Explorer Transmission Recall
2025 FORD EXPLORER: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Updated January 17, 2025
Certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have loose transmission cross member bolts that could cause the transmission to become unsecured, resulting in a sudden loss of engine power and increased crash risk.
Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on January 17, 2025. Details below.
What is recalled
2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with improperly secured transmission cross member bolts.
Am I affected
You're affected if you own a 2025 Ford Explorer or 2025 Lincoln Aviator. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) and model year. Ford Motor Company has specific VINs included in this recall, contact Ford for confirmation.
What to do right now
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall number 25S03. A dealer will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts free of charge. If bolts are missing, the dealer will replace the entire cross member and install new bolts at no cost.
Contact: Ford Motor Company
The hazard
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Brands affected
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V020000
- Recalled
- January 17, 2025
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