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Ford transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

NHTSA campaign 25V-020 · Reported January 17, 2025 · 259 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer and Aviator
VEHICLES AFFECTED
259
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the structure frame and members. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The transmission may be improperly secured due to loose cross member bolts.

WHY IT MATTERS

An improperly secured transmission can result in a loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and replace the transmission cross member bolts as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-020.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2025Ford Explorer
2025Lincoln Aviator

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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What this record means

Data from the NHTSA recall database. A clean VIN check means no open federal recalls for that vehicle — not that it never had one.

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