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Recall 25V-169

Ford Motor Company recalled the 2021 Ford F-150: Power train (automatic transmission, control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)).

At a glance

Campaign number
25V-169
Reported
March 14, 2025
Vehicles affected
567 estimated by the manufacturer

Source: NHTSA recall records

What is 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.

The risk

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-[removed]. Ford's number for this recall is 25S24.

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