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2021 Ford F-150 recall: control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on March 14, 2025. It covers about 567 vehicles.

vehicles affected
567
reported
Mar 14, 2025
owners notified
Apr 22, 2025
related complaints
328

Power train: automatic transmission: control module (TCM/PCM/tecm)

What is wrong
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.
Risk
An unexpected shift into neutral will cause a loss of drive power and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 25V169000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 328 complaints about transmission problems.

2021 Ford F-150

Questions about recall 25V169000

Is there a recall on the 2021 Ford F-150 control module (tcm/pcm/tecm)?

Yes. Recall 25V169000, reported on March 14, 2025, covers about 567 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 25V169000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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