Ford Explorer and Aviator may not illuminate trailer tail lights

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. About 213,121 units are potentially affected.

When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment".

NHTSA states that trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the module and replace it as necessary. Repairs are free of charge. Owners may contact 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 — Exterior lighting

Hazard

• lighting-failure
• conspicuity
• standard-violation

Affected units

213,121

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