Ford Explorer Recall R/2025/242: Rear Right Seatbelt Bracket Potential Spot Weld Missing, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 4 Jul 2025
- Launched
- 31
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S69
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Explorer vehicles built between 19 May 2025 and 23 May 2025. Some vehicles have been manufactured with a rear right seatbelt bracket that could potentially have a missing weld. The dealer will install a nut and bolt to restore the integrity of the rear right seatbelt bracket. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles have been manufactured with a rear right seatbelt bracket that could potentially have a missing weld. The absence of the weld could compromise the integrity of the seatbelt system during an accident.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S69 Explorer Capri - Rear Right Seatbelt Bracket Potential Spot Weld Missing Defect: Affected vehicles have been manufactured with a rear right seatbelt bracket that could potentially have a missing weld. The absence of the weld could compromise the integrity of the seatbelt system during an accident. Remedy: Install a nut and bolt to restore the integrity of the rear right seatbelt bracket.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: rear right seatbelt bracket potential spot weld missing.
The Fix
The dealer will install a nut and bolt to restore the integrity of the rear right seatbelt bracket.
Are You Affected?
Explorer built between 19 May 2025 and 23 May 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 31 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 25S69 or the DVSA reference R/2025/242. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| ExplorerPanoramic roof partial detachment | Low | R/2026/334 | |
| Capri, ExplorerTorque inspection on various joints | Book soon | R/2026/082 | |
| Capri, ExplorerFront seat back inspection | Low | R/2025/474 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Capri, ExplorerGround connection inspection | Urgent | R/2025/317 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/352 on 28 Jun 2025, for potential panther engine timing idler gear loose. The one launched after it was R/2025/243 on 7 Jul 2025, for powertrain control module (PCM) software update. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and seat belt recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/242, launched 4 July 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.