CarRecallWatch- Component
- SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
- Risk
- An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C31.
What this recall means for you
On certain 2025 vehicles with a hybrid powertrain, the audible warning chime for an unbuckled front seat belt may not sound as intended when the vehicle is started. Because the chime may not alert the driver or front passenger, the vehicle does not meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 208, which covers occupant crash protection.
An unbuckled seat belt chime that fails to alert occupants can increase the risk of injury in a crash, since people who do not realize their belt is unfastened are more likely to be hurt.
The repair is free. Dealers will update the audio control module software at no charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall 25C31), and you should check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
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Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 Hybrid | 2025 |
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