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