2021 Ford F-150: Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign 25V169000 · 567 units potentially affected · filed Mar 14, 2025
What's wrong
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.
Why it matters
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V169000
- Manufacturer no.
- 25S24
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Units affected
- 567
- Report received
- Mar 14, 2025
- Owner letters
- Apr 22, 2025
- Type
- Vehicle
Check whether your vehicle is included with the official NHTSA VIN lookup or your dealer. Repairs for safety recalls are free.
Vehicles covered
- Ford F-150 2021