Recall 25V394 covers 276 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles with a park rod that can fail to engage. Free repair at franchised Ford dealers.
Ford is recalling 276 2025 Mustang Mach E vehicles because the park rod can fail to engage after the driver shifts into park. If the park rod does not hold, the vehicle can roll away and increase the risk of a crash; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The park rod in the 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E is part of the transmission parking mechanism. When you shift into Park, the rod moves a cam that engages the park pawl, a locking piece inside the transmission that holds the vehicle from moving while parked.
On affected Mustang Mach E vehicles, a manufacturing tool left a burr on the park rod assembly. That raised metal edge can stop the park rod cam from fully engaging the park pawl when Park is selected. The shifter command says Park, but the transmission is not locked in the Park position, which is why this recall centers on rollaway prevention.
The warning sign is on the instrument panel. If the park rod does not engage, the P range indicator does not illuminate, a wrench light appears, and a shift system fault message displays.
Who's affected?
| 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E | automatic transmission |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 276 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the park rod does not engage, the vehicle can roll away after Park is selected, increasing the risk of a crash. Watch for Park (P) not lighting, a wrench light, or a shift system fault message. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E is included in this recall.
- Watch for Ford's owner letter if you have not received it; Ford mailed owner letters October 3, 2025.
- Ask a franchised Ford dealer when the free transmission park rod assembly replacement that fixes the park position failure can be completed.
- Reference recall number 25V394 when you call the dealer or Ford customer service.
- Set the parking brake every time you park until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Ford has not listed the final repair as available yet. Once it opens, a Ford technician will replace the transmission park rod assembly. The final dealer repair will be free, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford uses its standard reimbursement plan for this recall. If you already paid for a related transmission park repair before the owner letter, keep the receipt and ask Ford Customer Service or the dealer how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 13, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 16, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 16, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| July 14, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| October 3, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V394?
Recall 25V394 covers 276 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles with a transmission park rod that does not engage correctly in park. That defect can let the vehicle roll away and increase crash risk. Ford dealers will replace the transmission park rod assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V394. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the transmission park rod assembly replacement. Reference Ford recall number 25C25 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the defect repair at no cost, and Ford says dealers will replace the transmission park rod assembly free of charge. Use a franchised Ford dealer, even if you bought the vehicle from another seller.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is vehicle rollaway. In affected 2025 Ford Mustang Mach E vehicles, the park rod does not engage correctly when the vehicle is placed in park, which can let the vehicle move unexpectedly and increase crash risk.
When did Ford notify owners about this recall?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on October 3, 2025. If you did not receive a letter, check your VIN to confirm whether your 2025 Mustang Mach E is included, then call a franchised Ford dealer and reference recall 25V394 or Ford number 25C25.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V394000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V394 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V394000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →