2025 Ford F-150 Hoses Recall (25V398)
Ford Motor Company · 40 vehicles · Reported June 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 40 2025 Ford F-150 vehicles. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V398 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V398000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25S63 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford F-150 |
| Units affected | 40 |
| Build dates | February 17, 2025 to February 20, 2025 |
| Component | Engine And Engine Cooling > Cooling System > Hoses / Lines / Piping / Fittings |
| Safety risk | An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Ford F-150 in recall 25V398?
Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 trucks. Contact with the engine coolant hose may chafe the engine wire harness or cause a pull out of the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) connector pins, causing the engine to stall.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 F-150 with recall 25V398?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: An engine stall 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 hoses and lines and piping and fittings.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V398?
Recall 25V398 covers 40 vehicles: 2025 Ford F-150.
NHTSA lists 40 vehicles in this campaign, built February 17, 2025 to February 20, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | F-150 |
What is the fix for the F-150 hoses recall?
Yes. Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge.
Dealers will inspect, replace the engine wire harness as necessary, and relocate the engine coolant hose, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 12, 2025. The parts are anticipated to be available the third quarter of 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S63.
When was recall 25V398 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V398 to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as September 12, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| February 17, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| February 20, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 13, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V398000. |
| September 12, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 15 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 3 days. 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 25V398?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V398 is open on your F-150, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V398000 is open on your F-150, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 25S63. 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 owners do about recall 25V398?
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 25V398000 applies to your F-150.
- 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 hoses and lines and piping and fittings 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 106 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 5 of them about the engine.
Since recall 25V398 was reported on June 13, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 engine and were received on or after June 13, 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 engine issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 106 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 5 of them involve the engine. 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: 106 complaints in total, 5 about the engine
Examples of what owners have reported to NHTSA (unverified excerpts):
My 2025 F-150 Tremor (5.0 V8, 402A package with modular front bumper) has a large open area in the front bumper. Through this opening you can clearly see the front of the engine and related components. This appears to be a design issue rather than a one-off build problem.
2025 Ford F-150 owner, FL, NHTSA complaint 11701316, filed November 24, 2025
When I am parking the truck, I press and hold the brake pedal, While the truck shifter in in "Drive", I press the start/stop button to shut truck down, the shifter gets stuck in "drive" and doesn't automatically shift in to park.
2025 Ford F-150 owner, SC, NHTSA complaint 11723026, filed March 9, 2026
My truck is a 2025 Ford F150 STX with 5,900 miles on it. This truck was purchased new at River City Ford in Lavalette, WV The component in questions seems to be involved with the turbos and more specifically the wastegate that attached to the turbos. Also, yes, it would be available for inspection.
2025 Ford F-150 owner, WV, NHTSA complaint 11732545, filed April 20, 2026
Can recall 25V398 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.
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)).
Engine defects can mean stalling, loss of power, oil consumption or overheating. When the same engine complaint brings the 2025 Ford F-150 back to the dealer more than once, that history matters under California's lemon law.
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.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have 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.
A typical pattern: an owner reports the transmission slipping, and the dealer can't verify it. Six months later, NHTSA issues a recall for the same problem. Because the recall confirms the defect, the mileage offset goes back to that first visit.
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 25V398
Did the recall 25V398 fix work?
Since recall 25V398 was reported on June 13, 2025, owners have filed 5 complaints with NHTSA about the engine on these vehicles. 0 of them (0%) 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 September 12, 2025.
Is the 25V398000 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 25V398000?
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 25V398000 (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.