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Ford and Others Recalled: SEATS

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Ford Explorer
Component
SEATS:MID/REAR ASSEMBLY
Automobile factory assembly line — representative photo for NHTSA vehicle recall
A vehicle assembly line at an automobile factory (representative file photo). Specific vehicle and component: see recall details below. Photo: Marek Slusarczyk / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 3.0).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Ford Explorer
  • 2024 Lincoln Aviator

Recall 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

A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury.

Remedy

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.

411 Press Analysis

NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Ford Explorer involving seats:mid/rear assembly, reported on June 13, 2025. A seat that moves unexpectedly may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing their risk of injury. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. Dealers will inspect the second-row seat switch, and replace the bezel around the switch as necessary, free of charge. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.

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