Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: Automatic transmission

Date

Jan. 17, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Explorer (2025); Lincoln Aviator (2025)

Component

Power Train › Automatic Transmission; Structure › Frame And Members

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

Potentially affected

259

What can happen

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge. If the cross member bolts are missing, dealers will replace the cross member and install new bolts, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 29, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25S03

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Transmission crossmember bolt · Transmission crossmember bolt · W721083-S439

Recall number

25V020000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.