Ford is recalling 2026 Maverick vehicles with a power train issue that may cause rolling away. Update software over-the-air or at a dealer to prevent crashes.
A loss of park function can allow the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling 2026 Maverick vehicles because a park function failure could let the car roll away, increasing crash risk. This affects vehicles that don't lock into park properly, which may violate safety standards.
The park module might not lock into park when shifted, allowing the vehicle to roll away. This could lead to a crash if the car moves unexpectedly while parked.
Owners of 2026 Ford Maverick vehicles are affected. Drivers who shift into park but the car still rolls away are at higher risk.
Check for 2026 Ford Maverick vehicles. The recall covers specific VINs listed on NHTSA.gov starting January 26, 2026. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free over-the-air software update or dealer service.
The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 2026.
The park module may fail to lock into park when shifted, causing the vehicle to roll away and potentially crash.
Check your vehicle's VIN on NHTSA.gov starting January 26, 2026, or look for a notification letter mailed February 3, 2026.
The recall remedy is free and can be done at any time, but the software update or dealer service is recommended as soon as possible.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V863000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V863000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: The park module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C69. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 26, 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.
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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.
