Ford Motor Company - Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
USFord Motor Company - Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Affected Products
Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Trailer Hitch Assembly May Detach |
| Nhtsa id | 25V687000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V687000 |
| 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 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose. |
| Completion rate | 48.37 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025. |
| Consequence summary | While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25SA3 |
| Potentially affected | 1412 |
| Report received date | 2025-10-10T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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