2025 Ford Explorer
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles because a defect in the body control module can prevent trailer tail lights from illuminating when towing. Trailer lights that don't work reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk. This recall affects vehicles distributed nationwide.
- Recalling firm
- Ford Motor Company
- Product
- 2025 FORD EXPLORER. Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS. 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."
- Reason
- 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/7518ed58-7e91-4e15-bc96-e2186814ad46