How many transmission complaints does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2025 F-150, which is 24% of the 104 total complaints filed for the model year.

Is there a transmission recall for the 2025 Ford F-150?

Yes. Recall 25V164000 covers a transmission main control valve body that may have been machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear issues, and recall 25V512000 covers a rear axle hub bolt that may fatigue on trucks with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package.

At what mileage do 2025 F-150 transmission problems show up?

The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 5,330 miles.

Did the 2025 F-150 transmission recall cause any crashes or fires?

NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2025 F-150 shows 0 crashes, 0 injuries, and 1 fire.

Are dealers able to fix the 2025 F-150 transmission recall right away?

Several owners reported to NHTSA that they were notified of recall 25V512000 but that replacement parts were not yet available at dealers, delaying the repair.

2025 Ford F-150 Transmission & Powertrain Problems

NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2025 Ford F-150, 24% of all 104 complaints filed for the year. Two related recalls (25V512000 and 25V164000) cover rear axle hub bolts and a transmission valve body machining defect. Median mileage at failure is 5,330.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints: 25; 24% of 104
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 1
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 5,330 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical transmission symptoms owners report

Shift lever or gear shifter freezes or gets stuck in reverse, drive, or a stowed position, sometimes leaving the vehicle unable to move.
Gear shifter independently shifts into park and locks while the driver is braking, requiring a restart to clear.
Transmission downshifts unexpectedly and applies random braking resistance that the driver cannot control.
A service or powertrain warning light comes on with a message about loss of power.
Multiple owners report being notified of recall 25V512000 for the power train but told by dealers that replacement parts were not yet available, leaving the repair undone for months.

When 2025 Ford F-150 transmission complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 30, 2025, latest Sep 22, 2026.

25 complaints filed with NHTSA from Mar 2025 to Sep 2026; peak Apr 2026 (5).

Transmission & Powertrain recalls for the 2025 Ford F-150

NHTSA 25V512000Aug 8, 2025Transmission & Powertrain103,174 vehicles
Power train:axle hubs
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023-2025 F-150 vehicles equipped with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package and a 9.75-inch heavy duty axle with a 3/4 float axle design. The rear axle hub bolt may fatigue and break, which can result in damage to the axle hub splines.
Risk: Damaged axle hub splines can result in a vehicle rollaway when in park without the parking brake applied or cause a loss of drive power. Either of these conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies, free of charge. This is a phased recall. Ford owners will receive letters in multiple phases, beginning August 2025 through Winter 2025. Phase 1 will include 2023 F-150 model year vehicles. Phase 2 will include 2025 F-150 model year vehicles and Phase 3 will include 2024 F-150 model year vehicles. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed August 22, 2025. Owner notification letters were mailed August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S82. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 23V896.
NHTSA 25V164000Mar 14, 2025Transmission & Powertrain269 vehicles
Power train:automatic transmission:fluid/lubricant:valves/valve body
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2024-2025 F-150, Bronco, 2024 Ranger, 2025 Mustang, Explorer, and Aviator vehicles. The transmission valve body may have been machined incorrectly, which can cause reverse gear failure, or unexpected forward movement in reverse or neutral gear.
Risk: Unexpected vehicle movement increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the transmission main control valve body, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 11, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S19.

Transmission & Powertrain complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2010121 (14%)
2011825 (38%)
2012679 (38%)
20131,336 (45%)
2014424 (28%)
2015406 (24%)
2016582 (28%)
2017539 (38%)
20181,008 (44%)
2019730 (55%)
2020354 (49%)
2021314 (31%)
2022157 (26%)
2023156 (38%)
202455 (29%)
202525 (24%)

Frequently asked questions

How many transmission complaints does the 2025 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 25 Transmission & Powertrain complaints for the 2025 F-150, which is 24% of the 104 total complaints filed for the model year.
Is there a transmission recall for the 2025 Ford F-150?: Yes. Recall 25V164000 covers a transmission main control valve body that may have been machined incorrectly, causing reverse gear issues, and recall 25V512000 covers a rear axle hub bolt that may fatigue on trucks with the Trailer Tow Max Duty package.
At what mileage do 2025 F-150 transmission problems show up?: The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 5,330 miles.
Did the 2025 F-150 transmission recall cause any crashes or fires?: NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2025 F-150 shows 0 crashes, 0 injuries, and 1 fire.
Are dealers able to fix the 2025 F-150 transmission recall right away?: Several owners reported to NHTSA that they were notified of recall 25V512000 but that replacement parts were not yet available at dealers, delaying the repair.