Ford Rollaway Recall: Is Your Truck Affected and What to Do

Quick answer

Ford recalled about 272,645 vehicles under recall 25C69 because the integrated park module may fail to lock the transmission in park, which can let the vehicle roll away. The fix is a free software update installed over the air or at a dealer. Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov and set your parking brake every time you park until the update is done.

TL;DR

Recall 25C69 covers 2022 to 2026 F-150 Lightning, 2024 to 2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025 to 2026 Maverick hybrid models.
The integrated park module can fail to engage the park pawl, so the vehicle may roll even with the shifter in P.
The remedy is a free software update. No parts are replaced.
Until it is fixed, set the electronic parking brake every single time you park, especially on any slope.

I will be straight with you. This is not a diesel recall. The trucks in this one are electric and hybrid. But half the diesel owners I know have a second vehicle in the driveway, and plenty of them drive exactly the models on this list. So here is the plain version of what is going on and what to do about it.

What went wrong

Ford found a problem with the integrated park module, the part responsible for locking the transmission when you shift into P. On about 272,645 vehicles, that module can fail to engage the park pawl because of internal binding. If it fails and the electronic parking brake does not apply on its own, the vehicle can roll away.

Ford told regulators it expects only about 1 percent of the recalled vehicles to actually have the defect. No injuries or crashes had been reported when the recall was filed. Still, a truck that might roll away on its own is not something you shrug at.

Which vehicles are covered

Recall 25C69, filed with NHTSA as campaign 25V863, covers:

2022 to 2026 Ford F-150 Lightning
2024 to 2026 Ford Mustang Mach-E
2025 to 2026 Ford Maverick hybrid

If you own one of these, assume you are in until you check your VIN and confirm otherwise.

What the fix is

This is a software problem, so the fix is software. Ford updates the park module programming, either beamed to your vehicle over the air or installed by a dealer. No parts get replaced. It is free either way.

The rollout has been slow. Ford mailed interim letters to owners in February 2026 explaining the risk, with follow up letters promised once the final software was ready. Some owners reported the update showing in the Ford app and then disappearing, and at least one letter told owners the software was not available yet with availability expected in the first quarter of 2026. If your update has not arrived, keep checking the FordPass app and NHTSA.gov with your VIN.

What to do right now

Three steps, in order:

Check your VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls today. Takes two minutes.
Set the parking brake every time. Not just on hills. Every time. This is your backup if the park pawl does not engage.
Watch the dash after shifting to P. If the module fails, a wrench light and shift system fault message appear within a few seconds. If you see it, keep your foot on the brake, set the parking brake manually, and call your dealer.

What if the dealer says the software is not ready

This has happened to owners. You book the appointment, you show up, and the service writer tells you the update is not available yet. It is frustrating, but it is not the dealer stalling you. Ford releases these updates in waves, and the final calibration genuinely took months to arrive after the recall was announced.

If that happens, do two things. First, make sure your recall is documented as open on your vehicle record so you get the follow up letter automatically. Second, keep using the parking brake in the meantime. Check back monthly. The update will come to you over the air if your vehicle has that capability, which most of these do, so you may wake up one morning and find it installed.

My take

Software recalls beat hardware recalls all day. Nobody is tearing your truck apart for this. But the slow rollout is the part that bothers me. A rollaway risk is the kind of thing where every week of waiting matters, and owners should not have to chase the fix through an app. Check your VIN, use the parking brake, and do not assume the problem went away because the warning disappeared from your screen.

From the shop: I have seen what a runaway vehicle does to a shop parking lot. It is never minor. Park brakes exist for a reason, and during any recall like this one, that little button is the most important control in your vehicle. Use it like your truck depends on it, because right now it does.

For background on how emissions era electronics changed modern trucks, including diesels, read our guide on what a DPF delete is and why it is illegal.

Frequently asked questions

How do I know if my Ford is part of the rollaway recall?

Enter your 17 digit VIN at NHTSA.gov/recalls. VINs for this recall became searchable on January 26, 2026. You can also call Ford customer service at 1 866 436 7332 and give them your VIN.

Is the fix free?

Yes. The software update is free whether it comes over the air to your vehicle or a dealer installs it. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls at no charge.

What should I do while waiting for the fix?

Set the electronic parking brake every time you park, even on flat ground. If the park module fails, you will see a wrench light and a shift system fault message. Give it a few seconds after shifting to P and watch for that warning before you walk away.

Mike Turner

Red Seal certified heavy duty mechanic with 14 years turning wrenches on Cummins, Powerstroke and Duramax engines across Alberta and Ontario. Mike writes the guides he wishes existed when he was apprenticing.