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Ford F-250 SD Recall 25V163: Shifter May Detach, Preventing Park and Risking Rollaway

NHTSA campaign 25V163, reported March 14, 2025, 11,621 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain steering column shifters on these trucks may have been improperly welded and could detach from the steering column. A detached shifter can keep the driver from shifting into park, which can allow the vehicle to roll away and increases the risk of a crash.

If you own one of these vehicles, a dealer will inspect the steering column serial number and replace the steering column if needed. The repair is free of charge at an authorized Ford dealer. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. To check whether your VIN has open recalls, visit the NHTSA recall lookup or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25S20.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V163Ford Motor Company
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column.
Risk
A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or go to nhtsa.gov.

Affected vehicles

Ford F-250 SD2025
Ford F-350 SD2025
Ford F-450 SD2025