Recall 22V188000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 22V188000. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM). 47,084 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Remedy
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 12, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S15.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
| Make | Model | Year | VIN Lookup |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | F-150 | 2021 | Check VINs |
Other FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
Recent campaigns from the same manufacturer (last 3 years)
Recent FORD MOTOR COMPANY Recalls
| Campaign | Report Date | Component | Makes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26V165000 | Mar 18, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 254,640 |
| 26V157000 | Mar 17, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD | 323 |
| 26V155000 | Mar 17, 2026 | EXTERIOR LIGHTING | FORD | 2,422 |
| 26V159000 | Mar 17, 2026 | SEAT BELTS | FORD, LINCOLN | 561 |
| 26V158000 | Mar 17, 2026 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | FORD | 7,105 |
| 26V119000 | Mar 3, 2026 | POWER TRAIN | FORD | 11,431 |
| 26V118000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD | 316 |
| 26V117000 | Mar 3, 2026 | VISIBILITY | FORD, LINCOLN | 604,533 |
| 26V123000 | Mar 3, 2026 | BACK OVER PREVENTION | FORD, LINCOLN | 889,950 |
| 26V122000 | Mar 3, 2026 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | FORD, LINCOLN | 47,804 |
Recalls Affecting the Same Makes
Campaigns touching FORD from other manufacturers (last 3 years)
Same-Make Recall Activity
| Campaign | Report Date | Manufacturer | Component | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V876000 | Dec 17, 2025 | ROLLX VANS | EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY:WHEELCHAIR RESTRAINTS/SECUREMENT:LATCH/ANCHOR: | 86 |
| 23V499000 | Jul 19, 2023 | QUALITY VANS | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 10 |
Consumer Complaints Referencing This Campaign
NHTSA complaints whose narratives mention 22V188000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2094632 | Apr 23, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle jerked abnormal… |
| 1917034 | Jul 13, 2023 | 2017 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2017 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle inadvertently … |
| 1912437 | May 25, 2023 | 2021 FORD F-150 HYBRID | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving in electric mode at an unknown speed, while depress… |
| 1863245 | Jan 2, 2023 | 2016 FORD F-150 | POWER TRAIN | The contact owns a 2016 Ford F-150. The contact stated that there was a yellow wrench displayed on the instrument panel … |
How to Act on This Recall
- Owners: Contact your authorized dealer to schedule the remedy at no cost. Remedy is covered under 49 U.S.C. 30120.
- Fleets: Use the Fleet Recall Checker to scan your VIN list against this and other open campaigns.
- Looking up a specific VIN? Check VIN against NHTSA for open recalls on that vehicle.
- NHTSA contact: Vehicle Safety Hotline 1-888-327-4236.