OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 25V393000
NHTSA campaign 25V393000 covers 12 published year-and-model reports from 2 makes in this index and lists 304,662 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received June 13, 2025 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 25V393000 says
Defect summary
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.
Consequence summary
A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 25V393000
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.
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2025
- Filing manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component groups
- SEATS
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES