Filed by Ford Motor Company on February 28, 2025; 9 model-year listings affected.
Electrical system: integrated trailer brake control
NHTSA campaign 25V132000 · reported February 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 10,952 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.