Ford recalls certain model year 2025 Bronco vehicles over child safety locks

Ford Bronco recall overview: 

• Who: Ford Motor Co. issued a recall for more than 27,000 of its model year 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles. 
• Why: The recall was initiated over concerns the Ford Bronco vehicles child safety lock feature can malfunction and allow a rear door to be opened unintentionally. 
• Where: The recall affects certain Ford Bronco vehicle owners nationwide. 

Ford Motor Co. issued a recall for more than 27,000 model year 2025 Ford Bronco vehicles over concerns their child safety lock feature may not work properly. 

The automaker said it is concerned the left-hand rear door in the recalled Ford Bronco vehicles may be able to be opened from the inside of the vehicle when the child safety lock is in the “on” position. 

“A malfunctioning child safety lock that allows a rear door to be opened unintentionally can increase the risk of injury,” the Ford Bronco recall states. 

Ford said it plans to remedy the recall by having its dealers inspect and replace the rear door latch in the recalled Bronco vehicles, as necessary and free of charge. 

Owner notification letters expected to be mailed on June 23

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed on June 23, 2025, according to the recall. Drivers who want more information about the recall can contact Ford customer service by phone at 1-866-436-7332. 

Vehicle owners who want more details about the recall may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit its website. 

Ford issued a separate recall in March for more than 56,000 of its Ford Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, Lincoln Corsair, Ford Edge and Ford Escape vehicles over concerns an issue with their rearview camera could prevent an image from displaying correctly, increasing the risk of an accident. 

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