2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid Fuses Recall (25V199)
Ford Motor Company · 47 vehicles · Reported March 28, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 47 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid vehicles. The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power. A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V199 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V199000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25S29 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | March 28, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid |
| Units affected | 47 |
| Component | Electrical System > Propulsion System > Fuses, Relays, Contacts, And Shunts |
| Safety risk | A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid in recall 25V199?
The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 full hybrid electric (FHEV) vehicles. The high voltage battery junction box may contain an incorrect fuse, which can fail and result in a sudden loss of drive power.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 F-150 Hybrid with recall 25V199?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A sudden loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V199?
Recall 25V199 covers 47 vehicles: 2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid.
NHTSA lists 47 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | F-150 Hybrid |
What is the fix for the F-150 Hybrid fuses recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the incorrect 60-amp fuse with a 150-amp fuse, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the incorrect 60-amp fuse with a 150-amp fuse, 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 25S29.
When was recall 25V199 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V199 to NHTSA on March 28, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as April 11, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V199000. |
| April 11, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 18 months ago. If your F-150 Hybrid 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 Hybrid is part of recall 25V199?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V199 is open on your F-150 Hybrid, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V199000 is open on your F-150 Hybrid, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 25S29. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should F-150 Hybrid owners do about recall 25V199?
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 25V199000 applies to your F-150 Hybrid.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- 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 fuses, relays, contacts, and shunts 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 problem comes back after the repair, return to the dealer and contact a lemon law attorney.
What are F-150 Hybrid owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 19 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the ev and hybrid battery.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the ev and hybrid battery have been filed since recall 25V199 was reported (4) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 19 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the ev and hybrid battery. 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 F-150 Hybrid: 19 complaints in total, 4 about the ev and hybrid battery
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The first indication of a problem was a red "SERVICE CHARGING SYSTEM NOW" message at 121 total vehicle miles and continued to be intermittent. The vehicle was returned to the selling Ford dealership the next day. After a day in the service department, they were unable to duplicate the problem.
2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11660025, filed May 9, 2025
Truck is brand new and keeps having engine failure. Truck is not driveable on multiple occasions. Multiple dealers have assessed and goes unrepaired. First dealer cleared light and did not repair despite loss of communication codes present.
2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid owner, NC, NHTSA complaint 11687935, filed September 17, 2025
Can recall 25V199 make my F-150 Hybrid 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)).
High-voltage battery and drive system defects in EVs and hybrids can mean reduced range, charging faults, loss of drive power or a fire risk. These repairs often need parts on backorder, so days out of service add up quickly.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
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.
Recall repairs depend on parts. Owners can wait days, weeks or months, usually about one to three months in our cases, and those days count toward California's 30-day out-of-service rule.
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 25V199
Is the 25V199000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed April 11, 2025.
How do I know if my F-150 Hybrid is part of recall 25V199000?
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.
Can a battery recall reduce my EV's range?
Some battery recalls limit the state of charge or range until a module or pack is replaced. Check your owner letter for any interim limits, and keep notes if range or charging changes after the repair.
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 25V199000 (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. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.