2025 Ford Bronco Sport Instrument Cluster Recall (25V049)
Ford Motor Company · 298 vehicles · Reported January 31, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 298 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; 2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305. An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V049 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V049000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25C02 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | January 31, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; 2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Lincoln Corsair |
| Units affected | 298 |
| Build dates | November 29, 2024 to December 13, 2024 |
| Component | Electrical System > Instrument Cluster / Panel |
| Safety risk | An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport in recall 25V049?
The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Bronco Sport, Escape, and Lincoln Corsair vehicles. The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may not illuminate at startup or while driving. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard numbers 101, "Control and Displays" and 102, "Transmission shift lever sequence, starter interlock, and transmission braking effect" as well as FMVSS numbers 126, 108, 135, 138, 208, and 305.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Bronco Sport with recall 25V049?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An instrument panel display that fails to show critical safety information, such as the speedometer or warning lights, increases the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your Bronco Sport shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the instrument cluster and panel, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V049?
Recall 25V049 covers 298 vehicles: 2025 Ford Bronco Sport; 2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Lincoln Corsair.
NHTSA lists 298 vehicles in this campaign, built November 29, 2024 to December 13, 2024. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | Bronco Sport |
| 2025 | Ford | Escape |
| 2025 | Lincoln | Corsair |
What is the fix for the Bronco Sport instrument cluster recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the instrument panel cluster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 17, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C02.
When was recall 25V049 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V049 to NHTSA on January 31, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 17, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| November 29, 2024 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| December 13, 2024 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| January 31, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V049000. |
| February 17, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 20 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 14 days. If your Bronco Sport was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 25V049?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V049 is open on your Bronco Sport, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Bronco Sport vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Bronco Sport owners do about recall 25V049?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V049000 applies to your Bronco Sport.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Keep a copy of every repair order. Check that each one lists your complaint, the mileage, and the dates in and out.
- Write down when symptoms involving the instrument cluster and panel happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are Bronco Sport owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 69 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 11 of them about the electrical system.
Since recall 25V049 was reported on January 31, 2025, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (9%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the electrical system and were received on or after January 31, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related electrical system issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 69 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 11 of them involve the electrical system. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Ford Bronco Sport: 38 complaints in total, 2 about the electrical system
- 2025 Ford Escape: 24 complaints in total, 6 about the electrical system
- 2025 Lincoln Corsair: 7 complaints in total, 3 about the electrical system
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Bronco Sport. The contact stated that while driving downhill on the freeway with the adaptive cruise control engaged, the transmission independently shifted into neutral, the vehicle lost power, and failed to accelerate as needed.
2025 Ford Bronco Sport owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11763116, filed September 9, 2026
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously.
2025 Ford Escape owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11669703, filed June 27, 2025
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated that while driving 55 MPH with the cruise control activated, the brakes engaged independently. The contact stated that while attempting to start to vehicle, the radio displayed a blank screen. A dealer was contacted.
2025 Ford Escape owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11683908, filed August 29, 2025
Can recall 25V049 make my Bronco Sport a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
A recall by itself does not make a car a lemon. Under California's Song-Beverly Consumer Warranty Act, what matters is whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs the vehicle's use, value or safety, and whether the manufacturer or its dealers fixed it within a reasonable number of attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Intermittent electrical problems are a frequent source of repeat repair visits: the dealer cannot reproduce the fault, the owner brings the 2025 Ford Bronco Sport back, and the problem shows up again.
This campaign follows an earlier recall for the same issue. A second recall can mean the first remedy failed, and repeated repair attempts on the same defect are the core of most lemon law claims.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 23V506000, 24V850000.
For the first 18 months or 18,000 miles, California presumes the manufacturer had enough chances if the Bronco Sport went in two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for the same defect, or spent more than 30 days in the shop (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Direct notice to the manufacturer is required for some of these. The presumption is a shortcut, not the only path to a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V049
Did the recall 25V049 fix work?
Since recall 25V049 was reported on January 31, 2025, owners have filed 11 complaints with NHTSA about the electrical system on these vehicles. 1 of them (9%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed February 17, 2025.
Is the 25V049000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Bronco Sport is part of recall 25V049000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V049000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford, Lincoln. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.