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Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator Seat Belt Bolts Loose
high How serious is it? About this label
A loose seat belt or buckle may not properly hold an occupant in place during a crash, increasing the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V093000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Seat Belts |
| Vehicles covered | 4 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2021 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Some Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles may have seat belt buckle anchor bolts that weren't properly tightened at one or more seating positions. Some of these vehicles may also have a loose seat belt retractor anchor bolt or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seat, if that seat is equipped with one. In either case, the seat belt at that position may not be as securely attached to the vehicle as it should be.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 866-436-7332 and reference recall 25S09.
3. The inspection and any needed repair are 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 25V093000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (4)
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 Seat Belt Recalls Involving Anchors, Retractors, and Buckles · all 18 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln seat belt recalls involving locked belts and loose anchors · all 7 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEAT BELTS
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
- Safety risk
- A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.