Safety RecallNHTSA 25V-398000Do Not Drive

Ford F-150 Electrical Recall2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 · Free Repair

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.

NHTSA 25V-398000Federal campaign #
2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025 F-150Affected model years
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRINGSystem
Do Not DriveAdvisory · 14V-316000
$0 · FreeParts & labor

Is Your F-150 Included?

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What Happened — and How It's Fixed

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.

The Risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S63.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 25V-398000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Onboard Scales feature. An over-the-air software update to the body control module (BCM) may have disabled both reverse lights.

The Risk

Disabled reverse lights cannot alert others that the vehicle is reversing, increasing the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will update the body control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters are were mailed June 26, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S38.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 24V-443000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 F-150 vehicles equipped with a single exhaust system. Contact with the rear axle housing may damage the wiring harness, causing the electric parking brake to activate unexpectedly.

The Risk

Unexpected activation of the electric parking brake while driving increases the risk of a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will install a protective tie strap, tape wrap, and replace the harness as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 12, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S35.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 23V-509000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022 F-150 vehicles. The power-adjustable telescoping steering column connector wiring may be too short. Wiring that is too short can become damaged or separate if the adjustable steering column is extended all the way.

The Risk

Damaged or separated wiring may result in the steering column not moving as intended in certain crash conditions, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.

The Free Fix

Dealers will inspect the steering column wiring harness and repair the wiring, as necessary, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 9, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed July 28, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available by the end of July, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S24.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 22V-253000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020 F-150 vehicles. An incorrect attachment nut may have been used to attach the battery positive (B+) power supply cable to the starter motor, possibly affecting the electrical conductivity, resulting in excess heat and electrical arcing.

The Risk

Electrical arcing can increase the risk of a fire.

The Free Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the starter motor B+ power supply attachment nut, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2020. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S40.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 20V-467000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019-2020 F-150 vehicles. The fastener securing the Power Distribution Box (PDB) 12V cable and Battery Monitoring System (BMS) eyelets to the positive battery terminal may loosen and affect the vehicle's systems such as instrument panel displays and braking or steering assist. The engine could also stall.

The Risk

Inoperative vehicle systems or an engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Reduced braking and steering efforts increases the risk of a crash. This condition could also create a resistive short, increasing the risk of a fire.

The Free Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the positive battery cable/BMS/PDB joint for excess sealant adhesive and remove any excessive adhesive, reassemble the joint, and retorque the fastener, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began November 25, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S40.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 19V-805000 on NHTSA.gov

The Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2014 Ford F-150 trucks manufactured May 26, 2014 to June 19, 2014, and equipped with Electronic Power Assist Steering (EPAS). The affected vehicles may have an incorrectly installed EPAS gear motor position sensor magnet that can lead to a total loss of steering control while driving.

The Risk

A loss of steering control while driving increases the risk of a vehicle crash.

The Free Fix

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the EPAS steering gear, free of charge. The recall began in July 2014. Note: Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been remedied. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-800-392-3673. Ford's number for this recall is 14S09.

Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 14V-316000 on NHTSA.gov

What To Do

Run your VIN

Confirm 25V-398000 applies to your exact F-150 using the checker above.

Schedule the free repair

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Free, by law

Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.

Keep the paperwork

We provide written proof of completion — useful at resale.

Electrical Recall FAQs

Is it safe to drive my F-150 before the electrical recall repair?

Do not drive it. NHTSA flags campaign 14V-316000 as Do Not Drive, which means affected vehicles should not be driven until the free recall repair is complete. Contact us right away and we will advise you on arranging the repair.

Which vehicles are affected?

Campaign 25V-398000 covers certain 2025 Ford F-150 vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.

What does the repair cost?

Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.

I’m buying a used F-150. Should I check this recall?

Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 25V-398000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.

25V-398000 Open on Your F-150? Fix It Free.