Ford Explorer was recalled under the maker’s own code 25S09 in the United States, in Canada and in the European Union. This is what each authority recorded, and which of them told the public first.
Code 25S09
Ford Explorer
- United States
- 25V093 · filed 14 February 2025
- Canada
- 2025084 · filed 14 February 2025
- European Union
- SR/03067/25 · published 29 August 2025
notified by Germany
risk recorded as Injuries (Serious risk)
The United States published it first. The European Union was last, 196 days later.
The defect, as America published it
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.
The remedy, as America published it
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.
One of the codes in the same fault, three registers.