CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
- Risk
- Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, 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 25S19.
- 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 transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly at the factory. This can cause the transmission to fail in reverse gear, or cause the vehicle to move forward unexpectedly while in reverse or neutral.
Unexpected vehicle movement raises the risk of a crash. If you own an affected vehicle, check your VIN for open recalls and contact an authorized Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the transmission main control valve body replaced. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025, and you can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25S19.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Bronco | 20242025 |
|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2025 |
| Ford F-150 | 20242025 |
| Ford Mustang | 2025 |
| Ford Ranger | 2024 |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2025 |