NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Loose Transmission Cross Member Bolts
Published: January 17, 2025Recall ID: 25V020000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.
Affected Products
Loose Transmission Cross Member Bolts
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Loose Transmission Cross Member Bolts |
| Nhtsa id | 25V020000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V020000 |
| 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 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts. |
| Completion rate | 79.92 |
| Corrective action | 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. Owner notification letters were mailed January 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S03. |
| Consequence summary | An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S03 |
| Potentially affected | 259 |
| Report received date | 2025-01-17T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |