NHTSA Vehicles recall ·
Ford Accessory Parts F-150 Trailer Brake Ctrl recall: Trailer Brakes May Fail
- Recall number
- 25E042000
- Date
- Manufacturer
- Ford Motor Company
- Category
- Vehicles
- Recall type
- Equipment
- Units affected
- 4
- Hazard tags
- Crash risk
Read the official NHTSA notice ↗
Affected vehicles
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Accessory Parts | F-150 Trailer Brake Ctrl | — |
Not every vehicle of these models is affected. Enter your 17-character VIN on NHTSA.gov to check your vehicle.
Why was it recalled?
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain Trailer Brake Controllers sold as accessory parts for 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles with part numbers ML3Z-19H332-AA, ML3Z-19H332-BA and ML3Z-19H332-CA. This recall includes vehicles equipped with the recalled accessory parts that were previously repaired incorrectly under recall 22E045. The trailer brake controllers may fail to apply the trailer brakes when towing a trailer equipped with an electric or electric-over-hydraulic brake system.
Consequence
Loss of trailer brake functionality could result in extended stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash.
What should you do?
Dealers will update the integrated trailer brake control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S73.
Manufacturer campaign number
25S73
Source: NHTSA (vehicles), recall 25E042000. Official notice. Republished from public data; RecallFlag is not affiliated with the NHTSA.