Ford Explorer; Lincoln Aviator (2024-2026): Trailer hitches
Recall 25V687000 · Oct 10, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
1,412
vehicles affected
1,412
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V687000
- Date
- Oct 10, 2025
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,412
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Trailer hitches
- Model years
- 2024-2026
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V687000?
2 models: Ford Explorer (2024-2026), Lincoln Aviator (2024-2026), about 1,412 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V687000?
Dealers will inspect and tighten the trailer hitch bolts, or replace them as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SA3.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.