Products Liability Law Daily Wrap Up, NHTSA NEWS—MOTOR VEHICLES—Ford recalls 272K vehicles for rollaway risk, (Jan 2, 2026)
Organizations Mentioned:Ford Motor Co.
By WK Editorial Staff
The park module software will be updated over-the-air or by a dealer.
Ford Motor Company is recalling about 272,645 2022-2026 F-150 Lightning BEV, 2024-2026 Mustang Mach-E, and 2025-2026 Maverick vehicles because the integrated park module may fail to lock into the park position when the driver shifts into park. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 114, Theft Protection and Rollaway Prevention. A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to roll away, increasing the risk of a crash (NHTSA Recall Notice, No. 25V863, Report receipt date: Dec. 12, 2025).
Remedy. The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Interim letters, notifying owners of the safety risk, are expected to be mailed February 2, 2026. Additional letters will be sent once the final remedy is available, anticipated in February 2026.
Contact information. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69.
Companies: Ford Motor Co.
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