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NHTSA Recall 22V193000: Integrated trailer brake control (electrical system)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 391,836 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Ford Expedition.

391,836
vehicles potentially affected
8
models affected
2022
owners notified (April 22)
NHTSA campaign22V193000
Manufacturer campaign22S17
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Report receivedMarch 25, 2022
Owner notificationApril 22, 2022
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.

Safety risk

Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S17.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 22V193000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Expedition2022
Ford F-1502021, 2022
Ford F-250 SD2022
Ford F-350 SD2022
Ford F-450 SD2022
Ford F-550 SD2022
Ford Maverick2022
Lincoln Navigator2022

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.