Recall 25V164000: 2024–2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Explorer, 2024–2025 Ford F-150 +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Mar 14, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- 269
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The 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.
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2024 Ford Bronco
- 2025 Ford Bronco
- 2025 Ford Explorer
- 2024 Ford F-150
- 2025 Ford F-150
- 2025 Ford Mustang
- 2024 Ford Ranger
- 2025 Lincoln Aviator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V164000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S19
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Owner letters
- Apr 11, 2025
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology