NHTSA Recall 25V863000: Park pawl (power train)
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 272,645 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford F-150 Lightning BEV.
| NHTSA campaign | 25V863000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 25C69 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › INTERNAL › PARK PAWL |
| Report received | December 12, 2025 |
| Owner notification | February 3, 2026 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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."
Safety risk
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 25V863000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford F-150 Lightning BEV | 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026 |
| Ford Maverick | 2025, 2026 |
| Ford Mustang Mach E | 2024, 2025, 2026 |
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.