Ford Motor Company - Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
USFord Motor Company - Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Affected Products
Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short |
| Nhtsa id | 25V886000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V886000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended. |
| Completion rate | 96.97 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. |
| Consequence summary | If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25SE8 |
| Potentially affected | 890 |
| Report received date | 2025-12-18T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelELECTRICAL SYSTEM
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