Electrical system: integrated trailer brake controlRecall 25V-132 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-132 covers 10,952 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a electrical system: integrated trailer brake control problem, reported to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 57% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V132000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) 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. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
The risk
Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
57%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 166 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 5, 2020 to February 17, 2022. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.