Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
- Component
- Power train: automatic transmission: fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Vehicles affected
- 269
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2025-03-14
- Owners notified
- 2025-04-11
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Safety risk
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, 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 25S19.