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2025 Ford F-150 recalls

NHTSA's September 21, 2026 snapshot lists 13 safety recall campaigns for the 2025 Ford F-150, spanning 8 component groups. A model match does not confirm that a specific VIN is included.

Official source: NHTSA recall campaign file · Snapshot September 21, 2026

Distinct campaigns13not VIN-specific
Component groups8distinct top-level categories
Latest recordSeptember 9, 2026report received
VIN resultNot checkeduse official lookup

01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS

2025 Ford F-150 recall campaigns

The 2025 Ford F-150 report contains 13 distinct NHTSA campaigns; the most recently received record is campaign 26V578000 dated September 9, 2026.
CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 26V578000

Component
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Report received
September 9, 2026
Potential units
223,472campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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 are expected to be 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.

Owner notification: Date not reported · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Report received
February 20, 2026
Potential units
4,381,878campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: March 25, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V823000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
December 1, 2025
Potential units
679campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: February 26, 2026 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V540000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Report received
August 22, 2025
Potential units
355,656campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 5, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V512000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
August 8, 2025
Potential units
103,174campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: August 22, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V488000

Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Report received
July 25, 2025
Potential units
312,120campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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

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.

Owner notification: August 22, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V398000

Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
June 13, 2025
Potential units
40campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: September 12, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V344000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
June 13, 2025
Potential units
156campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: August 15, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V309000

Component
STEERING
Report received
May 9, 2025
Potential units
9,181campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 29, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V271000

Component
EQUIPMENT
Report received
April 23, 2025
Potential units
326campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.".

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 7, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V198000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
March 28, 2025
Potential units
4,356campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: May 23, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 25V164000

Component
POWER TRAIN
Report received
March 14, 2025
Potential units
269campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

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.

Why it matters: 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.

Owner notification: April 11, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

CAMPAIGN

NHTSA 24V851000

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Report received
December 20, 2024
Potential units
2,490campaign-wide
Defect and consequence

Defect: 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.

Why it matters: 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 on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.

Owner notification: May 23, 2025 · Filing manufacturer: Ford Motor Company

02 / COMPONENT BREADTH

What defects are listed for the 2025 Ford F-150?

The most frequent component groups in 2025 Ford F-150 campaign records are Engine And Engine Cooling (4), Electrical System (3), Power Train (2), Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2), Equipment (1); these counts describe filed campaigns rather than observed failure rates.
Engine And Engine Cooling4
Electrical System3
Power Train2
Service Brakes, Hydraulic2
Equipment1