NHTSASTRUCTURE
Ford Motor Company - Improperly Tightened Subframe Bolt
Published: May 9, 2025Recall ID: 25V316000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
Affected Products
Improperly Tightened Subframe Bolt
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Improperly Tightened Subframe Bolt |
| Nhtsa id | 25V316000 |
| Component | STRUCTURE |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V316000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly. |
| Completion rate | 83.98 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43. |
| Consequence summary | A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S43 |
| Potentially affected | 206 |
| Report received date | 2025-05-09T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |