Ford is recalling 2025 Explorer vehicles with a loose subframe bolt that may increase crash injury risk. Owners should contact Ford for free inspection and tightening.
A loose subframe bolt may reduce the vehicle's performance in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer vehicles because a mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly. This could reduce vehicle performance in a crash, increasing injury risk. Owners should have dealers inspect and tighten the bolts at no cost.
A loose subframe bolt can reduce the vehicle's performance during a crash. This may cause the vehicle to not hold together properly, increasing the chance of injury to occupants.
Owners of 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles are affected. Drivers and passengers in these vehicles face the highest risk during crashes.
This recall applies to 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles. The issue involves a mounting bolt for the front subframe that may have been tightened incorrectly.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the subframe bolts.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary at no cost to the owner.
Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43.
A mounting bolt for the front subframe may have been tightened improperly, which could reduce vehicle performance in a crash.
This recall applies to 2025 Ford Explorer vehicles with a potentially loose front subframe mounting bolt.
Contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free inspection and tightening of the subframe bolts.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V316000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V316000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will inspect and tighten the subframe bolts as necessary, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Owner notification letters were mailed May 21, 2025. Ford's number for this recall is 25S43. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
