The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
The risk
A missing air bag warning label will not warn occupants about the risks of air bag deployment, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
The fix
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-271 (25V271000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25C12 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Equipment › Other › Labels |
| Report date | April 23, 2025 |
| Owners notified | May 7, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 326 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-271 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 7, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C12.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 326 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.