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2025 Ford Explorer Aviator Tail Lights Recall

2025 FORD EXPLORER: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS

Updated August 22, 2025

Certain 2025 Ford Explorer and Aviator vehicles have a defective body control module that can prevent trailer tail lights from illuminating when towing. Dark tail lights on a trailer reduce visibility to other drivers and increase crash risk.

Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on August 22, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

2025 Ford Explorer and 2025 Ford Aviator vehicles with certain body control modules that affect trailer tail light function.

Am I affected

You're affected if you own a 2025 Ford Explorer or 2025 Ford Aviator and tow a trailer. Check your owner notification letter (Explorer owners received letters in November 2025; Aviator owners in October 2025) or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with your vehicle identification number (VIN).

What to do right now

Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or visit a Ford dealer to have the body control module inspected and replaced free of charge. Dealers will perform a functional check and replace the module if needed. Ford's recall reference number is 25C42.

Contact: Ford Motor Company

The hazard

Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Brands affected

Ford Motor Company
Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V543000
Recalled
August 22, 2025
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