Air bags: frontalRecall 25V-439 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles

Ford Motor Company recall 25V-439 covers 171 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a air bags: frontal problem, reported to NHTSA on June 27, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 75% of affected vehicles repaired.

75%
Vehicles repaired128 of 171 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected1712 models
ReportedJun 27, 2025Owners notified Aug 8, 2025
Complaints since3Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V439000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.

The risk

An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

75%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2025 Q32026 Q3
2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 22, 2025 to May 30, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.