Recall campaign · NHTSA 25V169000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Ford Motor Company filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2025-03-14.

Recall campaignNHTSA 25V169000

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)

Component
Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/TECM)
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
567
Reported to NHTSA
2025-03-14
Owners notified
2025-04-22

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
Ford F-1502021

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.