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Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator Windshield Bubbles
high How serious is it? About this label
Reduced visibility out of the windshield can raise the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V730000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Oct 24, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Visibility:windshield |
| 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
Certain Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have windshields with visible air bubbles in the glass. These bubbles can block or blur part of the driver's view out of the windshield.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if needed, 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 25V730000. 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 Visibility Recalls Cover Windshields, Wipers, Windows and Roof Glass · all 17 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln Visibility Recalls Cover Power Windows, Wipers and Windshield Defects · all 13 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 Lincoln Corsair, Lincoln Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The windshield glass may have visible air bubbles, which can obscure the driver's visibility. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 205, "Glazing Materials."
- Safety risk
- Reduced visibility while driving can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the windshield as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 6, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C60. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall become searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 27, 2025.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.