Recall
Lincoln Aviator — 25V687000
NHTSA ID
25V687000
Make
Lincoln
Model
Aviator
Years Affected
2025
Recall Date
2025-10-10
Component
TRAILER HITCHES
Units Affected
1,412
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
25SA3
Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2026 Explorer and 2024-2026 Lincoln Aviator vehicles. The trailer hitch assembly bolts may be loose.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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.