Filed by Ford Motor Company on March 14, 2025; 1 model-year listings affected.
Power train: automatic transmission, control module (tcm/PCM/tecm)
NHTSA campaign 25V169000 · reported March 14, 2025 · Ford Motor Company · 567 vehicles potentially affected
- The problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-188. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
- The risk
- An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S24.
Whether a particular car is included depends on its build date: check its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.