Seats: mid/rear assemblyRecall 25V-393 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-393 covers 304,662 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a seats: mid/rear assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 65% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V393000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Aviator, and Explorer vehicles. 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.
The risk
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S67.
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
65%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,112 vehicles were listed as unreachable.