NHTSAPOWER TRAIN
Ford Motor Company - Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving
Published: March 14, 2025Recall ID: 25V169000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving |
| Nhtsa id | 25V169000 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V169000 |
| 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 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. |
| Completion rate | 42.68 |
| Corrective action | 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. |
| Consequence summary | An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25S24 |
| Potentially affected | 567 |
| Report received date | 2025-03-14T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |