Manufacturer recall number

Lincoln recall 25C53

Q: Is 25C53 the same recall as 25V688000?

Yes. 25C53 is Lincoln’s own number for it; 25V688000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Lincoln calls it 25C53. NHTSA filed it as campaign 25V688000 on Oct 10, 2025: exterior lighting on the 2024–2025 Lincoln Corsair, 84 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 25V688000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA Lincoln’s own VIN lookup →

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
25V688000	2024–2025 Lincoln Corsair	Exterior Lighting	Oct 10, 2025	84	high

Problem Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. Water may leak into the left and right rear combination lights, possibly resulting in a loss of reverse light, tail light, brake light, or rear turn signal function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment." Risk Loss of rear lighting functions can reduce vehicle visibility and fail to alert other drivers that the vehicle is braking, turning, or reversing, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Dealers will inspect and replace the rear combination light assemblies, as necessary, free charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C53. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on October 14, 2025.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 25V688000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 25C53 is the number Lincoln assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 25V688000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →Lincoln’s own VIN lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 25C53 the same recall as 25V688000?

Yes. 25C53 is Lincoln’s own number for it; 25V688000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 25C53 cover?

2024–2025 Lincoln Corsair, 84 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 25C53 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.