Home › Ford › F-450 SD › 25V163000
Ford Super Duty Shifter May Detach From Column
high How serious is it? About this label
If the shifter detaches and the truck can't be shifted into park, it could roll away on its own, and the notice says this increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V163000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Power Train:automatic Transmission:gear Position Indication (prndl) |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
Certain Ford Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks may have a steering column shifter that wasn't welded correctly and can come loose from the steering column. If the shifter detaches, the driver won't be able to shift the truck into park.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to have the steering column inspected and replaced if needed.
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 25V163000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Powertrain Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Wheel Detachment · all 56 Ford recalls in this area
Other Ford F-450 SD recalls
- Oct 20, 2026Ford F-350 SD and F-450 SD Tailgate Cable May Failhigh
- Oct 6, 2026Ford Super Duty Trucks May Show Inaccurate Speedhigh
- Sep 22, 2026Ford Expedition and Super Duty Trucks: Headlight Failuremedium
- Mar 31, 2026Ford, Lincoln Windshield Wiper Arms May Breakmedium
- Mar 17, 2026Ford Super Duty Fuel Pump May Fail Againhigh
- Feb 20, 2026Ford and Lincoln Trailer Brake and Light Failurehigh
Official notice
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 vehicles. The steering column shifter may have been improperly welded and detach from the steering column.
- Safety risk
- A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.