It’s a day of the week that ends in “y,” and that means Ford has another recall out. As the brand works to improve quality control, it has been on a recall blitz for the last several years. Some 213,000 Ford Explorer and Lincoln Navigator SUVs are the latest victims.
Ford Recalls 213,000 SUVs
Towing may not be the first thing most owners do with these popular family SUVs – they’re more likely to haul hockey gear than a horse trailer – but the SUVs are each rated for up to 5,000 pounds. That is, when their trailer lights are working properly. This fault in the Navigator and Explorer’s lighting is the cause for the recall, but luckily, only around 1% of the 213,121 vehicles will actually suffer from the defect.
Should your Ford SUV be one of the unlucky 1%, the trailer lights will fail. It’s possible a trailer-related error message will show on the dash. Regardless, Ford pins the issue on a defective Body Control Module (BCM). Bad soldering on the BCM’s circuit boards is the cause, and the faulty boards could lead to a few more symptoms, even if you aren’t traveling. For one, the power windows and mirrors could fail. Ford and the NHTSA also say the HVAC might blow warm air, the USB charger may not work, the glove box light may go out, or the horn may not beep when you hit the alarm button.
Your 2025 Ford SUV May Be Safe If You Drove It Enough
There’s an interesting caveat to this recall. Ford’s filings indicate that SUVs driven more than 6,000 miles may not suffer from the issue. Apparently, the problem is more likely to occur before that point, and if you’ve already passed it, your SUV could be off the hook. Still, it’s a good idea to have the vehicle inspected for the recall regardless. Owners will be waiting until October 13 before they begin to receive notification. Replacement of the BCM will be available between March 31 and April 3, 2026.
