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Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Loose Transmission Bolts
high How serious is it? About this label
An improperly secured transmission that causes a loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V020000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Power Train:automatic Transmission |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The bolts that hold the transmission's cross member in place may be loose, which means the transmission may not be properly secured to the vehicle. If the transmission is not properly secured, the vehicle could lose the power needed to keep driving, increasing the risk of a crash.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer; you can also call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The inspection and any needed bolt or cross member replacement is free.
Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?
Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V020000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Powertrain Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Wheel Detachment · all 56 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln transmission and axle recalls involving rollaway and lost power · all 12 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
- Safety risk
- An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.