NHTSAELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Ford Motor Company - Trailer Brakes May Fail
Published: February 28, 2025Recall ID: 25V132000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Trailer Brakes May Fail
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Trailer Brakes May Fail |
| Nhtsa id | 25V132000 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V132000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 48.74 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S15 |
| Potentially affected | 10952 |
| Report received date | 2025-02-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |