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- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A software error in the integrated trailer brake control module can cause a towed trailer with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes to stop braking. These vehicles were previously repaired incorrectly under an earlier recall, and the problem is not fixed by that prior repair.
When trailer brakes stop working, the vehicle needs a longer distance to stop, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners who tow trailers with these vehicles should be aware of this risk.
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and you can check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Expedition | 2022 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 | 20212022 |
| 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 |