Recall 25V348 affects 10 2021 Ford F-150 trucks with disabled reverse lights after a BCM software update. Repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 10 2021 F-150 trucks with Onboard Scales under recall 25V348 after an over-the-air body control module update disabled both reverse lights during an earlier recall repair. Inoperative reverse lights leave people behind the truck without that warning when it backs up; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The body control module on the 2021 Ford F-150 is the computer that coordinates many body systems, including exterior lighting. On trucks with Onboard Scales, Ford used an over-the-air software update as part of the earlier 24V443 repair. That software was supposed to leave the reverse lights working when the driver shifts into reverse.
On affected trucks, the software installed through the service process did not match the intended repair software. The wrong body control module software state can disable both reverse lights. That leaves drivers behind the truck without the normal white-light signal that the F-150 is backing up, and it leaves the driver with less exterior lighting while reversing.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner is not expected to hear a noise, feel a change, or see a dashboard message before the reverse lights stop working. A Ford dealer checks the truck by VIN and installs the correct body control module software.
Who's affected?
| 2021 Ford F-150 | Back up lights |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 10 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2021 Ford F-150 pickup is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific pickup truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
Reverse lights that do not work fail to warn people behind the truck when it is backing up, increasing crash risk. Check behind you carefully when reversing and schedule the software update soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2021 Ford F-150 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the body control module software update is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the body control module software update that restores reverse-light operation once Ford opens the repair for your truck.
- Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 25V348 when you call.
- Back up carefully until the repair is complete, since the reverse lights can fail to alert people behind the truck.
What happens at the repair
Ford's remedy is a body control module software update. Once the dealer repair is available, a Ford technician will update the BCM software so the reverse lights work as intended. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford uses its standard reimbursement plan for this recall. If you already paid for a related BCM software repair before the recall notice, ask Ford customer service or the dealer how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| May 23, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 23, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 23, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 26, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V348?
Recall 25V348 covers 10 2021 Ford F-150 trucks with Onboard Scales that were repaired incorrectly under recall 24V443. A body control module over-the-air update can disable both reverse lights, so Ford dealers will update the body control module software for free.
What should I do if my 2021 Ford F-150 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V348. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask for the body control module software update. Use Ford recall number 25S57 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires Ford to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford's remedy says dealers will update the body control module software free of charge. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is that inoperative reverse lights fail to warn people nearby that the truck is backing up. That increases crash risk. If your VIN is included, arrange the free body control module software update with a franchised Ford dealer.
When were owners notified about recall 25V348?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on June 27, 2025. If you bought the truck used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether recall 25V348 applies. Check your VIN, then reference Ford recall number 25S57 with the dealer.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V348000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V348 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V348000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →