The defect
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 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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2022 |
| Ford F-150 | 2021, 2022 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2022 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2022 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2022 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2022 |
| Ford Maverick | 2022 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2022 |
Components: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2022 | 116 | 12 |
| Ford F-150 | 2021 | 1,033 | 29 |
| Ford F-150 | 2022 | 598 | 23 |
| Ford F-250 SD | 2022 | 126 | 17 |
| Ford F-350 SD | 2022 | 113 | 17 |
| Ford F-450 SD | 2022 | 24 | 14 |
| Ford F-550 SD | 2022 | 9 | 12 |
| Ford Maverick | 2022 | 150 | 28 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2022 | 21 | 14 |
Other electrical system recalls in 2025
148 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the electrical system; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
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| 25V897000 19 Dec 2025 | Blue Bird Body Company |
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| 25V894000 19 Dec 2025 | Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC |
| 25V886000 18 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
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