NHTSA recall 25V-543 (25V543000)
exterior lighting recall reported August 22, 2025 - about 213,121 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V543000
- Also written as
- 25V-543
- Manufacturer number
- 25C42
- Reported
- August 22, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~213,121
- Component
- exterior lighting
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Why it is dangerous
Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Aviator 2025 owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2025. Explorer 2025 owner letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-543 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.