The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles. The park rod may fail to engage when the vehicle is placed in the park (P) position. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
The risk
A park rod that fails to engage can result in a vehicle rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the transmission park rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C25.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-394 (25V394000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25C25 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Power train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Park pawl |
| Report date | June 13, 2025 |
| Owners notified | October 3, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 276 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-394 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the transmission park rod assembly, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 3, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C25.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 276 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.