Ford Motor Company is recalling select 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models due to an issue with the front subframe bolt.
The defect: in affected vehicles, a mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly.
The hazards: a loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle’s performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Components: front subframe bolt
Affected vehicles: select 2025 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Aviator models produced between April 1st, 2025, and April 2nd, 2025.
Number of Affected vehicles: 206
The fix: dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge.
Owners should: wait for communications from Ford, which began on May 21st, 2025. The Ford reference number for this recall is 25S43.
Contacts:
- Ford Customer Service: 1-866-436-7332
- FoMoCo Recall Number: 25S43
- NHTSA Toll-Free: 1-888-327-4236
- NHTSA (TTY): 1-800-424-9153
- NHTSA Website: www.nhtsa.gov
Comment
Ford should also be looking at a recall on late 2024 builds of the 25 Ford Explorer. Noticed a rattle from the right rear area on my 25 Platinum Explorer (1790 miles). Took it into the dealership and they reported that none of the rear sub frame bolts were properly torqued and/or loose and one bolt was missing. Repaired per spec. I cannot believe how quiet the vehicle now is. Somebody in Chicago Assy. needs to be auditing vehicles.