Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V166000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-03-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V166000

Power train: driveline: driveshaft

Component
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
4,247
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-14
Owners notified
2025-04-25

Defect description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2022 Explorer vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall numbers 23V-199 or 22V-255. The rear axle horizontal mounting bolt may fracture and cause the driveshaft to disconnect.

Safety risk

A disconnected driveshaft can result in vehicle rollaway when the vehicle is placed in park without the parking brake applied. A disconnected driveshaft can also result in a loss of drive power. Either of these scenarios can increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Dealers will update the powertrain control module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S22.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
Ford Explorer2022 2021 2020

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.