Ford, Lincoln recall 25V687000 - Trailer Hitches

NHTSA · October 10, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V687000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported October 10, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 1,412.
• Component: Trailer Hitches.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

October 10, 2025

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

25V687000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 153 of them reported in 2025.
• At 1,412 vehicles, it is larger than 61% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

Consequence

While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.

Affected vehicles

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