FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-02-28

Ford and Lincoln trucks/SUVs, trailer brake controller software issue

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-02-28
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	EXPEDITION, F-150, F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, MAVERICK, NAVIGATOR
Model year	2022, 2021-2022
Units affected	10627
Defect	Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake._x000D_ Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Remedy	Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 14, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Recall number	25V132000
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	FMVSS (NHTSA) · Full guide →

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