The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·25V886000·Announced 2025-12-18

Ford Recalls 2019 Expeditions for Shortened Transmission Warning Duration

Ford is recalling 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V263 because the 'Transmission Not In Park' warning message and chime are shorter than intended.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintended vehicle movement) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The defect involves the instrument cluster panel, where the "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.

If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or crashes associated with this defect.

Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.

The recalled product

Product
FORD EXPEDITION
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — SUV
Hazard
Affected units
890

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 (1)

  • EXPEDITION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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