Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator: Trailer hitches

Date

Oct. 10, 2025

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Explorer (2024, 2025, 2026); Lincoln Aviator (2024, 2025, 2026)

Component

Trailer Hitches

Description of the 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.

Potentially affected

1412

What can happen

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.

Remedy

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.

Owner notification date

Oct. 29, 2025

Manufacturer campaign number

25SA3

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Recall number

25V687000

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.