NHTSA safety recall

Recall 25V132000 · manufacturer campaign 25S15

Electrical System › Integrated Trailer Brake Control — Ford, Lincoln · reported 28 Feb 2025 · 10,952 vehicles potentially affected

What's 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.

The risk

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.

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.

NHTSA campaign
25V132000
Manufacturer campaign
25S15
Filed by
Ford Motor Company
Report received
28 Feb 2025
Owners notified
11 Apr 2025
Potentially affected
10,952

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2022 Ford Expedition 2021 Ford F-150 2022 Ford F-150 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

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation recall database. Look up another campaign →