2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev Park Pawl Recall (25V863)
Ford Motor Company · 272,645 vehicles · Reported December 12, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 272,645 2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev; 2025-2026 Ford Maverick; 2024-2026 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention." A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
Recall 25V863 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V863000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25C69 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | December 12, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev; 2025-2026 Ford Maverick; 2024-2026 Ford Mustang Mach E |
| Units affected | 272,645 |
| Component | Power Train > Automatic Transmission > Internal > Park Pawl |
| Safety risk | A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Over-the-air software update |
What is wrong with the 2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev in recall 25V863?
The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. The integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, "Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention."
Is it safe to drive a 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Bev with recall 25V863?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing 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 park pawl.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V863?
Recall 25V863 covers 272,645 vehicles: 2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev; 2025-2026 Ford Maverick; 2024-2026 Ford Mustang Mach E.
NHTSA lists 272,645 vehicles in this campaign. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-2026 | Ford | F-150 Lightning Bev |
| 2025-2026 | Ford | Maverick |
| 2024-2026 | Ford | Mustang Mach E |
What is the fix for the F-150 Lightning Bev park pawl recall?
Yes. The fix is an over-the-air software update.
The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
When was recall 25V863 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V863 to NHTSA on December 12, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as February 3, 2026.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V863000. |
| February 3, 2026 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 9 months ago. If your F-150 Lightning Bev 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 Lightning Bev is part of recall 25V863?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V863 is open on your F-150 Lightning Bev, 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 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning Bev 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 Lightning Bev owners do about recall 25V863?
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 25V863000 applies to your F-150 Lightning Bev.
- 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.
- Keep a simple log of any park pawl symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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 Lightning Bev owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 325 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 53 of them about the transmission.
Since recall 25V863 was reported on December 12, 2025, owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 2 of them (15%) 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 transmission and were received on or after December 12, 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 transmission issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 325 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 53 of them involve the transmission. 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.
- 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 110 complaints in total, 17 about the transmission
- 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 91 complaints in total, 13 about the transmission
- 2024 Ford Mustang Mach E: 44 complaints in total, 8 about the transmission
- 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 30 complaints in total, 5 about the transmission
- 2025 Ford Maverick: 24 complaints in total, 6 about the transmission
- 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E: 12 complaints in total, 3 about the transmission
- 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev: 8 complaints in total, 1 about the transmission
- 2026 Ford Maverick: 5 complaints in total, 0 about the transmission
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
Gear Shifter stuck in D with amber light blinking constantly. At the same time, the Amber Wrench symbol appeared on the dash, with "Service vehicle soon" warning message. This indicates a Powertrain malfunction/Reduced Power issue. Vehicle towed to nearest Ford dealer (Scenic Ford, Mount Airy, NC) with about 225 miles on odometer.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11660586, filed May 13, 2025
Folding shifter issues with many F150s. Gets stuck in park or drive. Seems to be a rampant issue. Stuck in park is one thing, stuck in drive is extremely dangerous… Also causes service lights.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, VA, NHTSA complaint 11661114, filed May 15, 2025
Following a software update by Ford in the past 6-8 months, upon start-up my vehicle asks me which drive mode I wish to be in but then after 15-45 seconds "forgets" my answer and changes drive modes. This results in regenerative braking being disabled, at random, in the middle of a drive.
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev owner, WI, NHTSA complaint 11750676, filed July 15, 2026
Can recall 25V863 make my F-150 Lightning Bev 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.
Owners often ask whether this park pawl recall means their F-150 Lightning Bev qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
Transmission problems tend to come back. Harsh shifts, slipping, delayed engagement and sudden loss of drive power often return after a dealer reflashes software or replaces a part, and each return trip to the dealer is another repair attempt on the record.
Because the remedy is an over-the-air update, there may be no repair order unless you take the 2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning Bev in. If the symptom continues after the update, get it documented at the dealer so it counts.
Earlier campaigns on these vehicles involving the same component: 25V394000.
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.
A software update can count as a repair attempt, especially if you complained about the problem or the update keeps being repeated. I've seen dealers do the same software update five or six times with no 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 25V863
Did the recall 25V863 fix work?
Since recall 25V863 was reported on December 12, 2025, owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA about the transmission on these vehicles. 2 of them (15%) 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 3, 2026.
Is the 25V863000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-150 Lightning Bev is part of recall 25V863000?
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.
Will a transmission software update fix the problem for good?
Sometimes. Many owners report that shifting problems return after an update. If yours does, go back to the dealer and make sure the visit is written up.
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 25V863000 (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.