Recall 25V-164
Ford Motor Company recalled the 2024 to 2025 Ford Bronco and 5 other models: Power train (automatic transmission, fluid/lubricant, valves/valve body).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 25V-164
- Reported
- March 14, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 269 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at [removed] (TTY [removed]) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Affected vehicles
- Ford Bronco 2024 to 2025
- Ford Explorer 2025
- Ford F-150 2024 to 2025
- Ford Mustang 2025
- Ford Ranger 2024
- Lincoln Aviator 2025