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Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator subframe bolt may be loose
medium How serious is it? About this label
A loose subframe bolt can make the vehicle perform worse in a crash, raising the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V316000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | May 9, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Structure:frame And Members |
| 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
On some 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles, a bolt holding the front subframe in place may not have been tightened correctly. Dealers will check the bolt and tighten it if needed, at no cost to owners.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer to have the subframe bolt inspected and tightened. Ford customer service: 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair 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 25V316000. 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 Structure Recalls Cover Loose Trim, Roof Parts, and Joints · all 20 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Structure Recalls Involving Loose Trim, Engine Rails and Subframes · all 4 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.