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Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator subframe bolt may be loose
medium How serious is it? About this label
The concern is extra injury in a crash rather than a failure while driving; the notice does not tell owners to stop driving, but have it inspected soon.
What's wrong, in plain English
A bolt that holds the front subframe to the vehicle may not have been tightened correctly at the factory. The subframe is the metal structure under the front of the car that carries the engine and steering and helps the vehicle hold together in a collision. If that bolt is loose, the vehicle may not perform as designed in a crash. A dealer will inspect the subframe bolts and tighten any that need it.
What you should do
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
- Which Ford trim panels, roofs and body structures are under recall? · all 18 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln recalls for loose trim and weak body structure · all 4 Lincoln recalls in this area
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.