ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INTEGRATED TRAILER BRAKE CONTROL
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The integrated trailer brake control in your vehicle manages the lights and brakes on your trailer when you're towing. In some 2021-2026 F-150, F-250, and other Ford and Lincoln models, this system can lose connection with the vehicle, causing issues with trailer lights and brakes.
Risk if Unfixed
If this happens, your trailer's brake lights and turn signals might not work, and the trailer brakes could fail. This makes it harder for you to control the trailer and increases the risk of a collision.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will update the software in your vehicle's integrated trailer module for free, either in the dealership or through an over-the-air update. You should schedule this fix as soon as you get the recall notice — it's free, and it'll ensure your trailer's lights and brakes work properly.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2026 F-150, 2022-2026 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, Maverick, 2024-2026 Ranger, 2023-2026 F-600 SD, 2022-2027 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2026 E-Transit vehicles. When towing a trailer, the integrated trailer module (ITRM) may lose communication with the vehicle, possibly causing a loss of brake and turn signal lights, or a loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Trailer lights or brakes that do not function can reduce the driver’s ability to control the trailer and decrease the trailers visibility to other road users, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The integrated trailer module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed March 25, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26C10. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 17, 2026.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
The brake lines in your Navigator or Expedition carry brake fluid from the master cylinder to your wheels. In some 2022-2024 models, these lines can get damaged by the engine air cleaner outlet pipe.
Risk if Unfixed
If the brake lines get damaged, brake fluid could leak out, and your brakes won't work properly. This could cause you to lose control of your vehicle, especially in an emergency stop, and increase the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will inspect the brake lines and replace them or the air cleaner outlet pipe, if needed, at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
The engine cup plug in your vehicle is a small part that helps keep oil inside your engine. In some 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models, this plug might be misaligned, causing a fast oil leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If there's a rapid oil leak, your engine could stall while driving, which increases the risk of a crash. In a worst-case scenario, an oil leak near a hot engine or exhaust component could ignite, causing a fire.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will check the engine cup plug alignment and replace it if needed – at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Expedition, and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with 3.5L GTDI engines. The engine may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S30.
The engine cup plug in your F-150, Expedition, or Navigator is a small part that keeps oil in your engine. In some 2024-2025 models, this plug might not be seated properly, causing a rapid oil leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the oil leak happens while you're driving, your engine could stall, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash. If oil spills onto hot engine components, it could also ignite and cause a fire.
Free Fix
Your dealer will inspect the engine cup plug and replace it if needed, all at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, 2024 Expedition and 2024 Lincoln Navigator vehicles equipped with a 3.5L GTDI engine. The engines may have a misaligned engine cup plug, which can result in a rapid oil leak.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A rapid oil leak can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash. In addition, an oil leak in the presence of an ignition source such as hot engine or exhaust components, can increase the risk of a fire.
Original — Remedy
Dealers will inspect the engine cup plug alignment, and replace the plug if necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 23, 2024. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24S70.
Your vehicle may be missing a label on the dashboard that shows how to use the airbags and seatbelts correctly. This label is like a manual for staying safe in case of a crash.
Risk if Unfixed
If you're in a crash and you don't know how to properly use your seatbelts and airbags, you're more likely to get hurt. This is because you won't know how to position yourself for maximum protection.
Free Fix
Ford will send you the missing label free of charge. Just wait for the mail, and you should receive it soon. If you have any questions, you can call Ford's customer service at 1-866-436-7332 for more information.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2025 Explorer, Lincoln Aviator, 2020-2024 Escape, Lincoln Corsair, 2018-2024 F-150, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The air bag warning label may be missing from the dashboard. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirement Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Without a label that shows the proper restraint usage guidelines, the occupants may have an increased risk of injury in the event of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will mail owners the warning labels, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed December 19, 2024. Owners may call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 24C39.
The Image Processing Module A in your vehicle is responsible for processing images from your rearview camera and advanced driver assistance systems. In certain Lincoln models from 2022-2025, this module can unexpectedly reset, causing the rearview camera image and some safety features to disappear.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera and safety features go dark, you might not be able to see what's behind your vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash or collision.
Free Fix
Your dealer will update the Image Processing Module A software, free of charge. You can also get the update through an over-the-air software update, and you should contact your dealer as soon as possible to schedule the repair.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2025 Lincoln Navigator, 2024-2025 Lincoln Nautilus, 2025 Lincoln Aviator and Explorer vehicles. The Image Processing Module A (IPMA) may experience multiple unexpected resets, resulting in loss of the rearview camera image and advanced driver assistance (ADAS) features, including pre-collision assist, lane-keeping assist, and blind-spot monitoring.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
Loss of the rearview camera image and certain driver assistance features, can reduce the driver’s ability to detect hazards, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The Image Processing Module A software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. This is a Phased campaign. Phase 1 will include 2025 Aviator, 2025 Explorer, 2025 Nautilus notified owners on 4/13/2026. Phase 2 will include 2025 Navigator will notify owners on or about 4/20/2026. Phase 3 will include 2022-2024 Navigator will notify owners on or about 6/8/2026. Phase 4 will include 2024 Nautilus will notify owners on or about 6/22/2026. Owner notification letters were mailed April 13, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S21. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning March 25, 2026.
The rearview camera on your vehicle is a crucial safety feature that helps you see what's behind you when you're reversing. However, a software glitch might cause the camera image to delay, freeze, or not show up at all.
Risk if Unfixed
If the rearview camera image is delayed or missing, your view of the area behind your vehicle is reduced, making it harder to avoid potential hazards or obstacles, and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
A free software update will be applied to your vehicle to fix the issue. This can be done by your Ford dealer or through an over-the-air update. You'll be notified when the update is available, and you should schedule an appointment as soon as possible.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2024 Bronco, F-150, 2021-2024 Edge, 2022-2025 Escape, F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, F-600, 2022-2024 Expedition, 2022-2025 Transit, 2021-2023 Mach-E, 2024 Ranger, Mustang, 2021-2023 Lincoln Nautilus, 2022-2024 Navigator, and 2023-2024 Corsair vehicles. A software error may cause the rearview camera image to delay, freeze, or not display when the vehicle is in reverse.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
A frozen or missing rearview camera image can reduce the driver's view behind the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
The accessory protocol interface module (APIM) software will be updated by a dealer or through an over-the-air update, free of charge. This will be a phased campaign, with the remedy becoming available in different phases based on model and model years. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on June 26, 2025. Additional letters will be mailed once the final remedy is available on each phase. Owner notification letters were sent on October 8, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S49.
