Safety Recall NHTSA · 25V484000 Reported July 25, 2025

Rear windows may fail to reverse direction/fmvss 118

Ford Motor Company · Visibility · 23,111 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V484000
Manufacturer Campaign
25C33
Manufacturer
Component
Visibility
Vehicles Affected
23,111
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 25, 2025
Completion Rate
76.87

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2025 lincoln aviator vehicles. When closing the windows with the global closing feature, the side rear windows may exert excessive force when encountering an object, before they automatically reverse. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 118, "power-operated window systems."

Safety Consequence

A closing window that does not reverse direction as expected can pinch a passenger before retracting, increasing the risk of injury.

Corrective Action

Dealers will update the body control module (bcm) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed october 7, 2025. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 25c33.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 25V484000 or campaign 25C33.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V484000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V484000?

NHTSA recall 25V484000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on July 25, 2025. It addresses: Rear windows may fail to reverse direction/fmvss 118. The recall affects approximately 23,111 vehicles, with the defect involving the Visibility component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V484000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25C33. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.