Ford Expedition Transmission Warning Chime Too Short

NHTSA campaign 25V886000 · Reported Dec 18, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

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If a driver exits without noticing the shortened warning and the transmission isn't in park, the vehicle may move on its own, increasing the risk of injury or a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V886000
Reported to NHTSA	Dec 18, 2025
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Electrical System: Instrument Cluster/panel
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2019
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Some Expedition vehicles were already repaired once under an earlier recall, but that repair wasn't done correctly. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and its chime don't last as long as they're supposed to. Because the warning is shorter than intended, a driver may not notice it in time if they get out of the vehicle while the transmission isn't actually in park.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 (recall number 25C71).
3. The instrument cluster software update 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 25V886000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2019 Ford Expedition

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford 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

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Official notice

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
Safety risk: If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
Remedy: Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.

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