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Ford trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

NHTSA campaign 25V-687 · Reported October 10, 2025 · 1,412 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Ford Explorer and Aviator
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,412
REMEDY
Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the trailer hitches. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.

WHY IT MATTERS

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.

WHAT TO DO

Take it to a dealer — they will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 25V-687.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2024–2026Ford Explorer
2024–2026Lincoln 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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