December 19, 2025
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Ford recalls 270K F‑150 Lightning, Mach‑E, Maverick for park‑module rollaway risk (Recall 25C69)

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 vehicles — 2022–2026 F‑150 Lightning BEV, 2024–2026 Mustang Mach‑E, and 2025–2026 Maverick — under recall 25C69 because an integrated park module may fail to lock into Park and allow the vehicle to roll away. Ford will provide a free park‑module software update; owners will receive interim letters in February and further notices when the remedy is available (anticipated February 2026), and can contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Ford issued safety recall number 25C69 covering more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles: 2022–2026 F‑150 Lightning (BEV), 2024–2026 Mustang Mach‑E, and 2025–2026 Maverick.
  • Defect: the integrated park module may fail to lock into Park, which can allow the vehicle to roll away and create a safety risk.
  • Remedy: dealers will provide a free park‑module software update to affected vehicles.
  • Owner assistance: Ford’s customer service line for the recall is 1‑866‑436‑7332.
  • Owner notification timeline: interim owner letters are expected in February; additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, which Ford anticipates by February 2026.

📊 Relevant Data

The integrated park module in affected vehicles may fail to lock into the park position, leading to roll-away risk.

Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk — FOX 4 Dallas-Fort Worth

The recall includes certain 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick hybrid vehicles.

Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk — New Haven Register

From 2016 to 2020, vehicle rollaways caused an average of 144 deaths and 1,886 injuries per year in the United States.

NHTSA Releases New Rollaway Stats — Safety Research & Strategies

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this recall issue.

Ford Recalls More Than 270,000 Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Due to Roll-Away Risk — U.S. News & World Report

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December 19, 2025
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Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk
FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul by Stephanie.Weaver@fox.com (Stephanie Weaver)
New information:
  • Specific models/years: 2022–2026 F‑150 Lightning BEV, 2024–2026 Mustang Mach‑E, and 2025–2026 Maverick are included.
  • Cause identified: integrated park module may fail to lock into Park, allowing rollaway.
  • Official recall number: 25C69.
  • Remedy: free park‑module software update; Ford customer service 1‑866‑436‑7332.
  • Owner notifications: interim letters expected in February; additional letters once final remedy is available, anticipated February 2026.