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Safety Recall: 25V316000

25V316000 Reported: 5/9/2025 Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

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Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.

Safety Risk

A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.

Additional Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected Vehicles