2021-2022 Ford F-150 Integrated Trailer Brake Control Recall (25V132)
Ford Motor Company · 10,952 vehicles · Reported February 28, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 10,952 2022 Ford Expedition; 2021-2022 Ford F-150; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Maverick; 2022 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake. Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V132 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V132000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25S15 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | February 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022 Ford Expedition; 2021-2022 Ford F-150; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Maverick; 2022 Lincoln Navigator |
| Units affected | 10,952 |
| Component | Electrical System > Integrated Trailer Brake Control |
| Safety risk | Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2021-2022 Ford F-150 in recall 25V132?
Due to a software error, a towed trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over hydraulic brake system may not brake.
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.
Is it safe to drive a 2021-2022 F-150 with recall 25V132?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loss of trailer brake functionality can extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
There is no do-not-drive order on this campaign. If your F-150 shows warning lights or behaves differently in a way that involves the integrated trailer brake control, have it checked before driving further.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V132?
Recall 25V132 covers 10,952 vehicles: 2022 Ford Expedition; 2021-2022 Ford F-150; 2022 Ford F-250 SD; 2022 Ford F-350 SD; 2022 Ford F-450 SD; 2022 Ford Maverick; 2022 Lincoln Navigator.
NHTSA lists 10,952 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Ford | Expedition |
| 2021-2022 | Ford | F-150 |
| 2022 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | F-350 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | F-450 SD |
| 2022 | Ford | Maverick |
| 2022 | Lincoln | Navigator |
What is the fix for the F-150 integrated trailer brake control recall?
Yes. Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge.
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.
Manufacturer recall number: 25S15.
When was recall 25V132 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V132 to NHTSA on February 28, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 11, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 28, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V132000. |
| April 11, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 19 months ago. If your F-150 was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-150 is part of recall 25V132?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V132 is open on your F-150, 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 2021-2022 F-150 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 F-150 owners do about recall 25V132?
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 25V132000 applies to your F-150.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the integrated trailer brake control 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 F-150 owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 2,151 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 168 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 25V132 was reported on February 28, 2025, owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 5 of them (10%) 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 brakes and were received on or after February 28, 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 brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 2,151 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 168 of them involve the brakes. 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.
- 2021 Ford F-150: 1,015 complaints in total, 76 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-150: 594 complaints in total, 42 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford Maverick: 150 complaints in total, 11 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-250 SD: 123 complaints in total, 6 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford Expedition: 113 complaints in total, 9 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-350 SD: 111 complaints in total, 12 about the brakes
- 2022 Ford F-450 SD: 24 complaints in total, 7 about the brakes
- 2022 Lincoln Navigator: 21 complaints in total, 5 about the brakes
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
Trailer Brake Module Failure message at start up. I no longer have any trailer brake function. I was towing when this happened.
2022 Ford F-350 SD owner, KY, NHTSA complaint 11740749, filed May 28, 2026
I see there is a software recall update on trailer brake controller but not sure if that is the issue. The manual squeeze brakes did not work first time 5th wheel hooked up. The 7 pin trailer clip goes into a 5 pin harness and a 2 pin harness.
2022 Ford F-350 SD owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11459218, filed April 1, 2022
When connected to 5th Wheel trailer, trailer brakes strength is very weak. Even when increasing the trailer braking gain up to 10 still not completely stopping trailer.
2022 Ford F-350 SD owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11481603, filed August 28, 2022
Can recall 25V132 make my F-150 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.
Recall 25V132000 does not automatically make your F-150 a lemon. California's Song-Beverly Act asks two questions: does a warranty defect substantially impair the vehicle's use, value or safety, and did the manufacturer fail to fix it in a reasonable number of tries (Civ. Code 1793.2(d))?
Brake defects are safety defects. California's lemon law presumption can apply after two repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, when the manufacturer has been notified directly.
This is not the first recall for this problem. When a manufacturer has to recall the same integrated trailer brake control again, that suggests the earlier fix did not work. If your 2021-2022 Ford F-150 has had this repair more than once, keep every repair order.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 22V193000.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 25V132
Did the recall 25V132 fix work?
Since recall 25V132 was reported on February 28, 2025, owners have filed 52 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 5 of them (10%) 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 April 11, 2025.
Is the 25V132000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-150 is part of recall 25V132000?
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 25V132000 (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.