NHTSA recall 25V169000
Transmission May Shift into Neutral While Driving
- Vehicles affected
- 567
- Completion rate
- 46.74%
- Remedy
- Dealer visit
- Component
- POWER TRAIN
Description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-188. The Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) for low transmission fluid pressure may falsely activate and cause the transmission to unexpectedly shift into neutral.
Issue
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Consequence Summary
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Dealers will update the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S24.
Related to
Rework Generation 2
- 3/25/2022
Related Recalls
Internal ID: 25V169000 · Updated October 12, 2026

