Warning
Ford and Others Recalled: TRAILER HITCHES
This recall involves a potential crash or injury risk. Schedule service with your dealer promptly.
Source: NHTSA
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Ford and Others Recalled: TRAILER HITCHES
Vehicle Identity
- Vehicle
- 2024 Ford Explorer
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
Affected Vehicles
- 2024 Ford Explorer
- 2024 Lincoln Aviator
Recall 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.
411 Press Analysis
NHTSA has issued a recall for the 2024 Ford Explorer involving trailer hitches, reported on October 10, 2025. While towing a trailer, loose trailer hitch bolts can cause a loss of vehicle handling and control, or cause the trailer to detach. Owners of affected vehicles should contact their dealer to schedule the recall repair. 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. Use your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls to verify whether your vehicle is affected by this recall.
Sources: NHTSA Vehicle Safety Recall Database