2020–2025 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator Seats Recall 25V393000 (Ford 25S67)

NHTSA recall 25V393000 (Ford recall 25S67) covers about 304,662 2020–2025 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Jun 13, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.

Source: NHTSA campaign 25V393000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research

304,662
vehicles affected (potential)
2020–2025
model years
Jun 13, 2025
filed with NHTSA
None
NHTSA advisory

What's recalled

Component: Seats (mid/rear assembly)

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.

The risk

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

The remedy and its status

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.

Status: NHTSA lists Aug 7, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.

Ford recall number 25S67

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V393000 as 25S67. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25S67 recall" refers to the same campaign.

Affected models and years

Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.

VehicleModel yearsMore
Ford Explorer2020–2025All Explorer recallsYears to avoid
Lincoln Aviator2020–2025All Aviator recallsYears to avoid

Key dates

Report filed with NHTSA
Jun 13, 2025
Owner notification
Aug 7, 2025
Build dates covered
Oct 19, 2018 to Nov 4, 2024
Recall initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Filed by
Ford Motor Company

Check your VIN for 25V393000

  1. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
  2. Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
  3. If 25V393000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V393000 or 25S67). The repair is free.

Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 25V393000?

NHTSA recall 25V393000 (Ford recall 25S67) covers about 304,662 2020–2025 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator vehicles (seats), filed with NHTSA Jun 13, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles.

Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V393000?

NHTSA's record for 25V393000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.

How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V393000?

Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.

What is the fix for recall 25V393000, and is it free?

NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Aug 7, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.

What is the Ford recall number for 25V393000?

NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25S67. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25S67) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V393000.

Sources and method

  • NHTSA recall record for 25V393000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
  • "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
  • Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.

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