Recall 25V687000 — TRAILER HITCHES Defect in 2024-2026 FORD EXPLORER
RECALL This recall affects up to 1,412 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 25V687000 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles Affected | 1,412 |
| Component | TRAILER HITCHES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
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. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 15, 2025.
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| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V611000 | 2016 FORD TAURUS | STRUCTURE:EXTERIOR TRIM | 101,944 | |
| 25V626000 | 2020 FORD F-350 SD | STEERING:COLUMN | 115,539 | |
| 26V062000 | 2026 FORD E-TRANSIT | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:PROPULSION SYSTEM:TRACTION BATTERY | 98 | |
| 25V881000 | 2022 FORD MAVERICK HYBRID | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM) | 87 | |
| 25V876000 | 2019 FORD TRANSIT | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 | |
| 25V887000 | 2022 FORD TRANSIT | BACK OVER PREVENTION:DISPLAY FUNCTION | 2 | |
| 25V863000 | 2024 FORD F-150 LIGHTNING BEV | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:INTERNAL:PARK PAWL | 272,645 | |
| 25V726000 | 2026 FORD ECONOLINE | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:FAN/MOTOR | 6,909 | |
| 25V886000 | 2019 FORD EXPEDITION | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL | 890 | |
| 26V024000 | 2026 FORD EXPLORER | VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD | 8 |