2025 Ford Expedition, 2025 Lincoln Navigator Recall: Passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can…
NHTSA campaign 25V439000 · Air Bags · filed Jun 27, 2025 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The passenger side air bag may have been manufactured incorrectly, which can cause the air bag to deploy with excessive force during a crash.
The risk
An air bag that deploys with excessive force can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Dealers will replace the passenger side air bags, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S51.
Affected vehicles
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 25V439000 (manufacturer number 25S51). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.