Inoperative Trailer Tail Lights/FMVSS 108

Description

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Explorer and Aviator vehicles. When towing a trailer, the tail lights on the trailer may fail to illuminate due to an improperly manufactured body control module. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Trailer tail lights that do not illuminate as intended can reduce visibility to other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product

• Inoperative Trailer Tail Lights/FMVSS 108
• 2025 Explorer and Aviator

Type

Vehicle

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

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What you should do

Dealers will replace the body control module C on vehicles with less than 9,000 miles. For vehicles over 9,000 miles, dealers will perform a functional check on the body control module C and replace it as necessary. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Aviator 2025 owner notification letters were mailed October 13, 2025. Explorer 2025 owner letters were mailed November 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C42.