NHTSA recall 25V-093: Seat Belts

Ford Motor Company · Reported February 14, 2025 · 4 affected model years

Seat Belts recall

25V-093
February 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. The seat belt buckle anchor bolts at one or more seating positions may be improperly secured. Additionally, vehicles may have an improperly secured seat belt retractor anchor bolt and/or seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped.
Safety risk
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect seat belt buckle anchor bolts in all seating positions. Additionally, dealers will inspect the seat belt retractor anchor bolt and seat belt anchor bolt at the second-row center seating position, if equipped. If loose anchor bolts are found, the affected seat components will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S09.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign number25V093000
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
Report dateFebruary 14, 2025
ComponentSeat Belts
Fixed over the airNo

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

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Affected vehicles

2021 Ford Explorer27 recalls total2021 Lincoln Aviator28 recalls total2020 Ford Explorer35 recalls total2020 Lincoln Aviator30 recalls total

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