CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:CONTROL MODULE (TCM/PCM/TECM)
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-188. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
- Risk
- An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S24.
- 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 false low transmission fluid pressure warning code can activate and cause the automatic transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral. This was not fixed correctly under an earlier recall, so some vehicles still have the problem.
An unexpected shift into neutral causes a loss of drive power, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be alert to sudden loss of drive power while driving.
An authorized Ford dealer will update the powertrain control module software at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed April 22, 2025 can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 25S24. You can also check your vehicle identification number for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 2021 |
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