Ford, Lincoln recall — Trailer Hitches
NHTSA · October 10, 2025
- NHTSA recall campaign 25V687000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported .
- Potentially affected vehicles: 1,412.
- Component: Trailer Hitches.
- Details as of ; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.
- Agency
- NHTSA
- Posted
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Source ID
- 25V687000
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
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | Explorer | 2024 |
| Ford | Explorer | 2025 |
| Ford | Explorer | 2026 |
| Lincoln | Aviator | 2024 |
| Lincoln | Aviator | 2025 |
| Lincoln | Aviator | 2026 |
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