High risk Vehicles

Ford Explorer Transmission Valve Body Recall

2025 FORD EXPLORER: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:FLUID/LUBRICANT:VALVES/VALVE BODY

Updated March 14, 2025

A faulty transmission valve body can cause reverse gear to fail or the vehicle to move unexpectedly in reverse or neutral, increasing crash risk. Ford will replace the valve body for free.

Is the Ford Motor Company recalled? Yes. This product was recalled by NHTSA on March 14, 2025. Details below.

What is recalled

2024-2025 Ford F-150, 2025 Ford Bronco, 2024 Ford Ranger, 2025 Ford Mustang, 2025 Ford Explorer, and 2025 Ford Aviator vehicles with a transmission valve body that may have been machined incorrectly.

Am I affected

You are affected if you own a 2024 or 2025 Ford F-150, 2025 Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, 2025 Explorer, or 2025 Aviator. Check your vehicle's year and model against these vehicles.

What to do right now

Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free replacement of your transmission valve body. Reference recall number 25S19. Do not drive the vehicle in reverse or neutral until the repair is complete if you experience unexpected movement.

Contact: Ford Motor Company

The hazard

Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.

Brands affected

Source
NHTSA
Category
Vehicles
Recall ID
nhtsa-25V164000
Recalled
March 14, 2025
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