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
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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-150, MAVERICK, EXPEDITION, NAVIGATOR
- Brand
- FORD
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicle — Trailer brakes
- 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-150
- MAVERICK
- EXPEDITION
- NAVIGATOR
- F-250 SD
- F-450 SD
- F-350 SD
- F-550 SD
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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