Ford Capri, Explorer Recall R/2025/317: Ground Connection Inspection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 7 Aug 2025
- Launched
- 6
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S79
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Capri, Explorer vehicles built between 31 January 2025 and 21 May 2025. Some vehicles may have a ground connection where the correct tightening torque was not achieved during manufacturing. The dealer will inspect the ground connection and if necessary tighten the nut to the correct specification. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles may have a ground connection where the correct tightening torque was not achieved during manufacturing. This may lead to the malfunction of specific features engine stalling and arcing with an increased risk of localised melting.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S79 Explorer Capri - Ground Connection Inspection Defect: Affected vehicles may have a ground connection where the correct tightening torque was not achieved during manufacturing. This may lead to the malfunction of specific features engine stalling and arcing with an increased risk of localised melting. Remedy: Inspect the ground connection and if necessary tighten the nut to the correct specification.
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The Risk
If the fault occurs, the recall notice says it could lead to the malfunction of specific features engine stalling and arcing with an increased risk of localised melting.
The Fix
The dealer will inspect the ground connection and if necessary tighten the nut to the correct specification.
Are You Affected?
Capri, Explorer built between 31 January 2025 and 21 May 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 6 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 25S79 or the DVSA reference R/2025/317. 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 | |
| ExplorerRear right seatbelt bracket potential spot weld missing | Urgent | R/2025/242 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/301 on 5 Aug 2025, for potential camshaft sprocket failure. The one launched after it was R/2025/326 on 15 Aug 2025, for potential loss of brake assist. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and fire risk recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/317, launched 7 August 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.