Fluid/lubricant: valves/valve bodyRecall 25V-164 · Ford and Lincoln vehicles
Ford Motor Company recall 25V-164 covers 269 Ford and Lincoln vehicles for a fluid/lubricant: valves/valve body problem, reported to NHTSA on March 14, 2025. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 90% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 25V164000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
The risk
Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, 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 25S19.
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
90%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 1 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from November 15, 2024 to February 4, 2025. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.