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Ford And Lincoln Trailer Brakes May Fail

NHTSA campaign 25V132000 · Reported Feb 28, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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Loss of trailer brake function can increase stopping distance and raise the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V132000
Reported to NHTSA	Feb 28, 2025
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Electrical System: Integrated Trailer Brake Control
Vehicles covered	6 model/year combinations, model years 2022
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

These Ford and Lincoln vehicles were already repaired once under an earlier recall for the same problem, but a software error in that repair means a towed trailer equipped with electric or electric-over-hydraulic brakes may not brake as it should. If the trailer's brakes don't work properly, it can take longer to bring the vehicle and trailer to a stop, which raises the chance of a crash.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
2. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the trailer brake control module software updated; call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V132000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (6)

2022 Ford Expedition
2022 Ford F-250 SD
2022 Ford F-450 SD
2022 Ford F-550 SD
2022 Ford Maverick
2022 Lincoln Navigator

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Electrical Recalls Involving Battery Failures and Fire Risks · all 41 Ford recalls in this area
Lincoln Electrical Recalls Cover Hybrid Batteries, Trailer Brakes, and Displays · all 17 Lincoln recalls in this area

Other Ford Expedition recalls

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Jun 24, 2026Ford, Lincoln SUVs: Transmission Park System May Failhigh
Jun 9, 2026Ford Expedition: Center Console May Have Sharp Edgesmedium
May 27, 2026Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Seat Belt May Lockhigh
Mar 31, 2026Ford, Lincoln Windshield Wiper Arms May Breakmedium
Feb 20, 2026Ford and Lincoln Trailer Brake and Light Failurehigh

All 46 Expedition recalls

Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Summary: 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 previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 22V-193. 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 can extend the distance required to stop, 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 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S18.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.