Trailer hitchesRecall 25V-687 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-687 covers 1,412 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a trailer hitches problem, reported to NHTSA on October 10, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 66% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V687000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
The risk
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
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.
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
66%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 9 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 17, 2024 . Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.