NHTSA Campaign 25V093000

SEAT BELTS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Feb 14, 2025 · 240,510 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.

Consequence

A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD EXPLORER 2020 240,510
FORD EXPLORER 2021 240,510
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020 240,510
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 240,510

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V093000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.