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25V-132 recall: Ford F-250 SD

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

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This campaign

Campaign number
25V-132
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Report received
February 28, 2025

Rigs named in this campaign

NHTSA named these model years. A model year on this list is not proof your VIN is included.

The problem

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.

The safety risk

Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

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.

Dates

NHTSA received the report on February 28, 2025.

Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025.

What to do next

Check the VIN at NHTSA before you treat this campaign as yours. If the lookup shows this campaign for your VIN, call a dealer or the manufacturer named in the remedy.

Your rights with an open recall

If NHTSA shows this campaign for your VIN, these answers explain who pays and what to do if a dealer will not do the repair.

Source

This page uses the campaign text NHTSA published.

Look up 25V-132 at NHTSA

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