Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 14, 2025; 8 model-year listings affected.
Power train: automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body
NHTSA campaign 25V164000 · reported March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 269 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.