Ford Recall 25V-863: Power train – park pawl

Affected: 2022–2025 Ford F-150 Lightning, 2025–2026 Ford Maverick, 2024–2026 Ford Mustang Mach E. Filed with NHTSA on December 12, 2025, covering about 272,645 vehicles.

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. 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 loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign25V-863 (25V863000)
Manufacturer number25C69
ManufacturerFord Motor Company
ComponentPower train › Automatic transmission › Internal › Park pawl
Report dateDecember 12, 2025
Owners notifiedFebruary 3, 2026
Vehicles affected272,645
Initiated byManufacturer

Vehicles covered

Plus 1 other model/year combinations not covered on this site.

Owner complaints about the transmission & drivetrain

Frequently asked questions

Is the recall 25V-863 repair free?

Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69.

How do I know if my car is included?

Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 272,645 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.