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2024 to 2026 Ford Explorer Trailer Hitch Recall

2025 FORD EXPLORER: TRAILER HITCHES

Updated October 10, 2025

Ford is recalling certain 2024 to 2026 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because trailer hitch bolts may be loose. Loose bolts while towing can cause loss of control or trailer detachment, risking a crash.

Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on October 10, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

2024 to 2026 Ford Explorer and 2024 to 2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with potentially loose trailer hitch assembly bolts. Check your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) at NHTSA.gov (recall 25V687000) to confirm if your vehicle is affected.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own a 2024, 2025, or 2026 Ford Explorer or Lincoln Aviator with a trailer hitch. Search your VIN on NHTSA.gov using recall number 25V687000 to confirm.

What to do right now

Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or visit a Ford dealer to have the trailer hitch bolts inspected and tightened or replaced for free. Reference recall number 25SA3 or 25V687000.

Contact: Ford Motor Company

The hazard

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.

Brands affected

Ford Motor Company
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V687000
Recalled
October 10, 2025
Read the official notice

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