2020–2025 Ford Explorer & 2020–2025 Lincoln Aviator recall: seats
⚠️ What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. The switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.
💥 The risk
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V393000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 25S67
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 304,662
- Component
- SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-866-436-7332
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 7, 2025
- Recall started by
- ODI