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SevereNHTSA·25E070000·Announced 2025-10-24

Ford Recalls 10R80 Automatic Transmissions for Missing Bearing

Ford is recalling specific 10R80 re-manufactured automatic transmissions used in 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles because a missing T10 bearing may prevent the vehicle from holding the Park position.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (missing transmission bearing) that can cause the vehicle to roll away, creating a significant risk of crash or injury, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects and significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 10R80 re-manufactured automatic transmissions that were used as service repair parts for 2017-2021 Ford and Lincoln vehicles. The recall involves 34,481 units. The complete list of affected part numbers is available in the official recall report.

The defect involves the automatic transmission T10 bearing, which may not have been installed. If this bearing is missing, the transmission may fail to hold the Park position. This loss of park function can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.

Dealers will inspect the transmission for the T10 bearing on vehicles with 8,000 miles or less and replace the transmission if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB3.

The recalled product

Product
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION recall
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Automatic Transmission
Hazard
Affected units
34,481

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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