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2020 FORD EXPLORERTransport Canada Recall #2025084
The official notice
Defect
On certain vehicles, the bolts securing the seat belt buckles may not have been properly tightened. Additionally, the second-row center seat belt anchor bolt and/or retractor bolt may not have been properly tightened. As a result, the seat belts could loosen or detach in a crash.
Safety Risk
A seat belt that detaches in a crash could create an increased risk of injury.
Remedy
Ford will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your vehicle to a dealership to inspect the seat belt buckle bolts and the second-row center seat belt and retractor bolts. If any bolts are loose, the dealer will replace the affected part(s).
12,659 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 25S09Updated June 10, 2026