Canada2020–2026 Ford EXPLORER and 2020–2026 Lincoln AVIATOR SUVs are affected; vehicles repaired under recall 25S67 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-328) also require this follow-up repair. The trim for the second-row outboard seat fold switch can become stuck, which could cause the seat to fold or move unexpectedly and increase the risk of injury in a crash. Ford will notify owners by mail and advise taking the vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat fold switch trim and housing with an improved design.
What's being recalled
Visit Transport Canada’s Motor Vehicle Safety Recalls Database for the original recall.
How to identify it
2020–2026 Ford EXPLORER
2020–2026 Ford AVIATOR
The hazard
Issue:
On certain vehicles the recall repairs completed by a Ford dealer during recall 25S67 (Transport Canada recall no. 2025-328) may not be effective. As a result, a second repair is required.
On certain vehicles, the trim for the seat fold switch on the second-row outboard seats could become stuck. If this happens, the seat(s) could fold and/or move unexpectedly.
Note: This recall replaces Transport Canada recall no. 2025-328. Vehicles that were repaired under that recall also require this repair.
Safety Risk:
A seat that folds and/or moves could increase the risk of injury in a crash.
Corrective Action:
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to replace the seat fold switch trim and housing for one with an improved design.
What to do
Please see corrective actions section below
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by Transport Canada, collected from Health Canada, CFIA and Transport Canada. Check the original before you act on it.
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