Ford Motor Company - Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
USFord Motor Company - Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Recalling Firm: Ford Motor Company
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Affected Products
Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Seat Belt Warning System Malfunction/FMVSS 208 |
| Nhtsa id | 25V489000 |
| Component | SEAT BELTS |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V489000 |
| 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 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection." |
| Completion rate | 80.76 |
| Corrective action | Dealers will update the audio control module software, 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 25C31. |
| Consequence summary | An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25C31 |
| Potentially affected | 56473 |
| Report received date | 2025-07-25T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
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Overview
- Recalling FirmFord Motor Company
- Risk LevelSEAT BELTS
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