Model year 2025 · Ford

2025 Ford F-150 recalls

NHTSA's recall file lists 15 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford F-150. The most recent was reported on September 9, 2026. Campaigns are matched by the model names in NHTSA's records: F-150, F-150 HYBRID.

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Campaigns at a glance

Recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford F-150, newest first
NHTSA number	Reported	Component
26V578000	September 9, 2026	Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting
26V104000	February 20, 2026	Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control
25V823000	December 1, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module
25V540000	August 22, 2025	Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel
25V512000	August 8, 2025	Power Train › Axle Hubs
25V489000	July 25, 2025	Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices
25V488000	July 25, 2025	Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software
25V398000	June 13, 2025	Electrical System › Wiring
25V344000	June 13, 2025	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical
25V309000	May 9, 2025	Steering
25V271000	April 23, 2025	Equipment › Other › Labels
25V199000	March 28, 2025	Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts
25V198000	March 28, 2025	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication
25V164000	March 14, 2025	Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body
24V851000	December 20, 2024	Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Systems involved: Electrical System (4) · Engine And Engine Cooling (4) · Power Train (2) · Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2) · Equipment (1) · Exterior Lighting (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline (1) · Seat Belts (1) · Steering (1)

Recall records

NHTSA 26V578000Manufacturer no. 26S69

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly › Mounting

Report received by NHTSA: September 9, 2026
Owner notification: September 21, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 223,472 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2027 F-150 vehicles. The fuel tank may be improperly secured and leak fuel, or detach from the vehicle while driving.

Safety risk

A detached tank can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, a fuel leak can cause an engine stall or increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the fuel tank straps, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 21, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning September 14, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V578000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 26V104000Manufacturer no. 26C10

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control

Report received by NHTSA: February 20, 2026
Owner notification: March 25, 2026
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 4,381,878 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Components: Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control; Exterior Lighting › Tail Lights

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety risk

Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.

Source: NHTSA recall 26V104000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V823000Manufacturer no. 25SD4

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module

Report received by NHTSA: December 1, 2025
Owner notification: February 26, 2026
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 679 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: November 12, 2024 – November 17, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.

Safety risk

An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V823000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V540000Manufacturer no. 25S88

Electrical System › Instrument Cluster/Panel

Report received by NHTSA: August 22, 2025
Owner notification: September 5, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 355,656 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: May 14, 2024 – July 25, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025-2026 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and 2025 F-150 vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail at startup.

Safety risk

An instrument panel display that does not show critical information, such as warning lights or vehicle speed, increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

The instrument panel cluster software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S88.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V540000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V512000Manufacturer no. 25S82

Power Train › Axle Hubs

Report received by NHTSA: August 8, 2025
Owner notification: August 22, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 103,174 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: January 2, 2023 – May 21, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.

Safety risk

Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V512000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V489000Manufacturer no. 25C31

Seat Belts › Front › Warning Light/Devices

Report received by NHTSA: July 25, 2025
Owner notification: August 15, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 56,473 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: May 22, 2024 – June 26, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150 HYBRID

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C31.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V489000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V488000Manufacturer no. 25S77

Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Power Assist › Electric › Control Module › Software

Report received by NHTSA: July 25, 2025
Owner notification: August 22, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 312,120 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: May 8, 2024 – June 9, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Safety risk

Remedy

The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V488000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V398000Manufacturer no. 25S63

Electrical System › Wiring

Report received by NHTSA: June 13, 2025
Owner notification: September 12, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 40 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: February 17, 2025 – February 20, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Components: Electrical System › Wiring; Engine And Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Hoses/Lines/Piping/Fittings

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.

Safety risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S63.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V398000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V344000Manufacturer no. 25S55

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Hard Parts Internal/Mechanical

Report received by NHTSA: June 13, 2025
Owner notification: August 15, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 156 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: February 26, 2025 – March 10, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Transit, F-150, and Explorer vehicles. The connecting rod and rod bearing components may have manufacturing defects that can lead to engine damage and engine failure.

Safety risk

A damaged engine can result in engine failure and a stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the connecting rods and replace the engine long block assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S55.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V344000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V309000Manufacturer no. 25S46

Steering

Report received by NHTSA: May 9, 2025
Owner notification: May 29, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 9,181 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: February 23, 2025 – March 7, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The lower intermediate shaft fasteners may be improperly attached to the steering gear, allowing the shaft to come loose or detach.

Safety risk

A lower intermediate shaft that detaches can result in a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the lower intermediate shaft fasteners as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 30, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S46.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V309000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V271000Manufacturer no. 25C12

Equipment › Other › Labels

Report received by NHTSA: April 23, 2025
Owner notification: May 7, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 326 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: April 4, 2025 – April 8, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

Safety risk

A missing air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

Remedy

Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V271000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V199000Manufacturer no. 25S29

Electrical System › Propulsion System › Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts

Report received by NHTSA: March 28, 2025
Owner notification: April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 47 (whole campaign)
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150 HYBRID

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.

Safety risk

A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the incorrect 60-amp fuse with a 150-amp fuse, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S29.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V199000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V198000Manufacturer no. 25S30

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Report received by NHTSA: March 28, 2025
Owner notification: May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
Units potentially affected: 4,356 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: Not reported – March 27, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Safety risk

A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V198000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 25V164000Manufacturer no. 25S19

Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Fluid/Lubricant › Valves/Valve Body

Report received by NHTSA: March 14, 2025
Owner notification: April 11, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 269 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: November 22, 2024 – January 31, 2025
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.

Safety risk

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 25V164000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

NHTSA 24V851000Manufacturer no. 24S70

Engine And Engine Cooling › Engine › Oil/Lubrication

Report received by NHTSA: December 20, 2024
Owner notification: May 23, 2025
Recall initiated by: Manufacturer
Units potentially affected: 2,490 (whole campaign)
Build dates listed for the 2025 Ford F-150: Not reported – October 8, 2024
Model names in the NHTSA record: F-150

Defect summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.

Safety risk

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.

Notes in the NHTSA record

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Source: NHTSA recall 24V851000, filed by Ford Motor Company. View the campaign on NHTSA.gov

Records reproduce NHTSA's published text for each campaign. Last record date for this page: September 9, 2026.