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Ford switch for the easy-entry second-row outer seats may bind or stick, resulting in the seats unlatching, folding, or sliding unexpectedly while driving.

NHTSA campaign 25V-393 · Reported June 13, 2025 · 304,662 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer and Aviator
VEHICLES AFFECTED
304,662
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the seats mid/rear assembly. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

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.

WHY IT MATTERS

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

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-393.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2020–2025Ford Explorer
2020–2025Lincoln 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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