Ford Accessory Parts F-150 Trailer Brake Ctrl: Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
NHTSA campaign 25E042000 · 4 units potentially affected · filed Jun 27, 2025
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Trailer Brake Controllers sold as accessory parts for 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with part numbers ML3Z-19H332-AA, ML3Z-19H332-BA and ML3Z-19H332-CA. This recall includes vehicles equipped with the recalled accessory parts that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 22E045. The trailer brake controllers may fail to apply the trailer brakes when towing a trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over-hydraulic brake system.
Why it matters
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S73.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25E042000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25S73
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Units affected
- 4
- Report received
- Jun 27, 2025
- Owner letters
- Aug 29, 2025
- Type
- Equipment
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.