Automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl)Recall 25V-163 · Ford vehicles

Ford Motor Company recall 25V-163 covers 11,621 Ford vehicles for a automatic transmission: gear position indication (prndl) problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 96% of affected vehicles repaired.

96%
Vehicles repaired11,108 of 11,621 · 2026 Q3
Vehicles affected11,6213 models
ReportedMar 14, 2025Owners notified Apr 28, 2025
Complaints since6Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 25V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column.

The risk

A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.

What to do

The fix

Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Repair progress

How fast cars are being fixed

96%repaired

Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.

0%50%100%2025 Q22026 Q3