2019 Ford Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263 (NHTSA campaign 25V886000; Ford campaign 25SE8) are affected; VINs involved will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended, which can allow unintended vehicle movement and increase risk of injury or crash. Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software free of charge; owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026 and owners may contact Ford at 1-866-436-7332 (Ford recall number 25C71).
What's being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
How to identify it
NHTSA campaign 25V886000; Manufacturer campaign 25SE8
The hazard
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
What to do
Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, collected from U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Check the original before you act on it.
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