Ford Motor Company - Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
USFord Motor Company - Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Second-Row Seat May Move Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 25V393000 |
| Component | SEATS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V393000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 56.49 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S67 |
| Potentially affected | 304662 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelSEATS
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