Seat beltsRecall 25V-093 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-093 covers 240,510 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a seat belts problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V093000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
The risk
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,323 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 19, 2018 to July 11, 2020. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.