Ford recalls nearly 273K Ford F-150, Mustang and Maverick vehicles due to rollaway risk

Ford recall overview:

• Who: Ford Motor Co. is recalling approximately 272,645 vehicles, including F-150 Lightning BEV, Mustang Mach-E, and Maverick models.
• Why: The recall is due to a defect in the integrated park module that may fail to lock the vehicle into park, posing a rollaway risk.
• Where: The recall is active in the United States.

Ford has announced a recall affecting nearly 273,000 vehicles due to a potential rollaway risk. The issue stems from a defect in the integrated park module, which may not lock the vehicle into park, increasing the risk of a crash.

The recall notice, issued Dec. 12, affects 2022-2026 Ford F-150 Lightning, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles. 

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), these vehicles do not meet the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 114, which pertains to theft protection and rollaway prevention .

“A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash,” the recall says.

Recall: Ford to release free software update

Ford plans to notify vehicle owners of the safety risk through interim letters expected to be mailed by Feb. 2, 2026. 

The company will provide a final remedy, anticipated in February 2026, which involves updating the park module software either over-the-air (OTA) or through a dealer, free of charge. This will ensure that affected Ford F-150 and other vehicles are brought into compliance with safety standards.

“The faulty software can be updated ‘over-the-air,’ which is done remotely, or by the dealer,” the Ford recall says.

Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this Ford recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov website starting Jan. 26, 2026.

For more information about the Ford recall, consumers can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or owners can check their Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) through Ford’s recall lookup.

In August, Ford announced a recall for 103,000 F-150 pickup trucks due to a potential defect in the rear axle hub bolt that could result in vehicle rollaway or a loss of drive power.

Ford says it has not received any reports of injuries related to the recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the Ford recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

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