Recall 25V132000
NHTSA safety recall campaign 25V132000. Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL. 10,952 units potentially affected.
Risk Summary (Consequence)
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Defect Summary
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.
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.
Key Dates
Affected Vehicles
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, LINCOLN 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 25V132000
Referencing Complaints
| Complaint ID | Incident Date | Vehicle | Component | Narrative Snippet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2175771 | Feb 11, 2026 | 2022 FORD F-350 SD | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. While driving at an undisclosed speed and hauling a trailer, there was a delay wi… |
| 2175513 | Feb 5, 2026 | 2021 FORD F-250 | SERVICE BRAKES | I have been experiencing a brake problem with the trailer brake system in my 2021 Ford F250 Crew Cab. When my travel tr… |
| 2103563 | Jun 21, 2025 | 2020 FORD F-250 | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depres… |
| 2103564 | Jun 21, 2025 | 2020 FORD F-250 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depres… |
| 2134781 | May 1, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the trailer brakes became inoperable. The trailer brake syst… |
| 2087722 | Apr 30, 2025 | 2022 FORD F-250 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V132000 (Electrical Sy… |
| 2084630 | Apr 18, 2025 | 2021 FORD F-150 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after attaching a trailer to the vehicle, the brakes were in… |
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.