NHTSA Campaign 25V393000

SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Jun 13, 2025 · 304,662 vehicles affected

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.

Consequence

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD EXPLORER 2020 304,662
FORD EXPLORER 2021 304,662
FORD EXPLORER 2022 304,662
FORD EXPLORER 2023 304,662
FORD EXPLORER 2024 304,662
FORD EXPLORER 2025 304,662
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020 304,662
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2021 304,662
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2022 304,662
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2023 304,662
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2024 304,662
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2025 304,662

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V393000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.