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Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator second-row seats may move
high How serious is it? About this label
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly hold an occupant in place during a crash, which increases the risk of injury. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V393000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Seats:mid/rear Assembly |
| Vehicles covered | 12 model/year combinations, model years 2020–2025 |
| 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 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats can bind or stick. When that happens, the seat can unlatch, fold, or slide on its own while the vehicle is being driven. Dealers will inspect the switch and replace the trim piece around it if needed, at no cost. Ford has mailed notification letters to owners, and a customer service number is available for questions.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the seat switch inspected, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford's recall number is 25S67).
3. The inspection and any repair are free of charge.
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 25V393000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (12)
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 Recalls Involving Unlocked Seatbacks and Unexpected Movement · all 21 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln seat recalls involving unexpected movement and weakened seat structures · all 10 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
- Safety risk
- A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.