Ford Capri, Explorer Recall R/2025/474: Front Seat Back Inspection, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Low
- How serious
- 7 Nov 2025
- Launched
- 72
- vehicles in the UK
- 25SA1
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Capri, Explorer vehicles built between 16 August 2024 and 26 September 2025. A bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue. The dealer will check the bolts are present and correctly tightened. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
A bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: Explorer / Capri : Front Seat Back Inspection Defect: On affected vehicles a bolt fixing the front seat back with the seat base may be not have been fitted and secured correctly due to a manufacturing issue. Remedy: Check the bolts are present and correctly tightened.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: front seat back inspection.
The Fix
The dealer will check the bolts are present and correctly tightened.
Are You Affected?
Capri, Explorer built between 16 August 2024 and 26 September 2025 may be included. Ford estimates 72 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 25SA1 or the DVSA reference R/2025/474. 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 | |
| Ecosport, Edge, Explorer, Fiesta and 11 moreRear-View camera software update | Low | R/2025/359 | |
| Capri, ExplorerGround connection inspection | Urgent | R/2025/317 | |
| 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/2025/527 on 4 Nov 2025, for do not charge high voltage battery to levels above 80%. The one launched after it was R/2025/504 on 21 Nov 2025, for potential leak from fuel rail. You can also see every Ford recall and all recalls launched in 2025.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/474, launched 7 November 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.