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SevereNHTSA·25V132000·Announced 2025-02-28

Ford trucks may fail to apply electric trailer brakes

Ford is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Navigator and Super Duty vehicles previously repaired under 22V-193, because a towed trailer's electric brakes may not apply.

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: Rubric level 4 covers structural vehicle defects: the trailer's brakes may not apply at all, removing braking capacity from the towing combination rather than degrading it.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150, 2022 Maverick, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, F-250, F-350, F-450 and F-550 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. About 10,952 units are potentially affected.

Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over-hydraulic brake system may not brake.

NHTSA states that loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
FORD, LINCOLN F-550 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-250 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Trailer brakes
Hazard
Affected units
10,952

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (8)

  • F-550 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-250 SD
  • NAVIGATOR
  • EXPEDITION
  • MAVERICK
  • F-150

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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