FORD EXPEDITION (2019) recall — Electrical System
Ford recalls 2019 Expedition vehicles with electrical issue causing unintended movement if driver exits without shifting transmission to park. Owners must update software via dealer to prevent injury risks.
Use caution until it’s fixed
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.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles due to an electrical issue that may cause unintended vehicle movement if the driver exits without shifting the transmission into park. This could increase the risk of injury or a crash. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1223731-ford-expedition-2019-unintended-movement-risk-after-exiting-vehicle.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1223731-ford-expedition-2019-unintended-movement-risk-after-exiting-vehicle · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V886000
Cite this page
“Ford Expedition 2019: Unintended Movement Risk After Exiting Vehicle.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1223731-ford-expedition-2019-unintended-movement-risk-after-exiting-vehicle. Based on NHTSA recall #25V886000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V886000).
Why it’s dangerous
The vehicle's instrument cluster software has a shorter-than-intended warning message and chime duration for the 'Transmission Not In Park' feature. This means drivers might not be alerted properly if they exit without shifting the transmission into park, potentially causing unintended vehicle movement.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2019 Ford Expedition vehicles previously repaired under recall 20V263 are most at risk. Drivers who exit the vehicle without ensuring the transmission is in park may experience unintended movement.
How to tell if you have this one
This recall affects 2019 Ford Expedition vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 20V263. The issue is related to the transmission not being in park warning system.
- Brand
Ford- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Update Software
Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software for free to fix the warning message and chime duration issue.
What NHTSA says 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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The 'Transmission Not In Park' warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended, which may not properly alert drivers if they exit without shifting the transmission into park.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected?
This recall affects 2019 Ford Expedition vehicles that were previously repaired under recall number 20V263.
What should I do if I own an affected vehicle?
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a software update at a dealer.
Contact Ford
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V886000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V886000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
Similar recalls
Keep exploring
From people who’ve dealt with this
Experiences, tips, and questions from readers. Every comment is reviewed before it appears.
No comments yet — be the first to share your experience.
Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V886000 (December 18, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 4, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.