NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
2025 Ford Explorer and 1 more recall: Inoperative Trailer Tail Lights/FMVSS 108
- Recall number
- 25V543000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles › Exterior Lighting
- Recall type
- Vehicle
- Units affected
- 213121
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Product
Exterior Lighting
Affected vehicles
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it 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."
Consequence
Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
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.
Manufacturer campaign number
25C42
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25V543000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.