2025 Ford Explorer and Aviator Tail Lights Recall
2025 FORD EXPLORER: EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TAIL LIGHTS
Updated August 22, 2025
Ford is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles because a faulty body control module can prevent trailer tail lights from illuminating when towing, reducing visibility to other drivers and increasing 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 Aviator vehicles with a potentially faulty body control module C that affects trailer tail light function.
Am I affected
You are affected if you own a 2025 Ford Explorer or Aviator and tow a trailer. Check if you received a recall notification letter from Ford (Aviator owners on or around October 13, 2025; Explorer owners on or around November 25, 2025).
What to do right now
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free repair. A dealer will replace your body control module C, or perform a functional check and replace it if needed, depending on your vehicle's mileage. Recall number: 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
- Source
- NHTSA
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall ID
- nhtsa-25V543000
- Recalled
- August 22, 2025
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