FORD, LINCOLN — recall

Automotive · United States · 2025-03-14

Ford F-150, Bronco, Ranger, Mustang, Explorer and Lincoln Aviator vehicles have transmission issues

Country	United States
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-03-14
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Models affected	BRONCO, EXPLORER, F-150, MUSTANG, RANGER, AVIATOR
Model year	2024-2025, 2025, 2024
Units affected	269
Defect	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._x000D_ Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Component	POWER TRAIN
Remedy	Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 5, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Recall number	25V164000
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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