Ford / Lincoln recall: Electrical system
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, 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 25S18.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2022
- Ford F-150 2021–2022
- Ford F-250 Sd 2022
- Ford F-350 Sd 2022
- Ford F-450 Sd 2022
- Ford F-550 Sd 2022
- Ford Maverick 2022
- Lincoln Navigator 2022
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V132000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2025
- Owners notified
- Apr 11, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10,952
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Electrical system › Integrated trailer brake control
- Maker's own recall number
- 25S15
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Electrical system Oct 6, 2026
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford recall: Fuel system, diesel Mar 17, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Sep 3, 2025
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.