The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V020000·Announced 2025-01-17

Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator transmissions may have loose cross member bolts

Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles because loose cross member bolts may leave the transmission improperly secured, which can cause a loss of drive power.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the transmission may not be securely mounted to the vehicle structure, and the source states this can cause a loss of drive power.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. About 259 units are potentially affected.

The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

NHTSA states that an improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN EXPLORER, AVIATOR
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
259

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • EXPLORER
  • AVIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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