NHTSA recall 25V-093 (25V093000)
seat belts recall reported February 14, 2025 - about 240,510 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V093000
- Also written as
- 25V-093
- Manufacturer number
- 25S09
- Reported
- February 14, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~240,510
- Component
- seat belts
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A loose seat belt or seat belt buckle may not properly restrain an occupant during a crash, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
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 repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-093 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.