Recall 25V886 affects 890 2019 Ford Expedition vehicles with shortened Transmission Not In Park warnings. Software repair is free at any franchised Ford dealer.
Ford is recalling 890 2019 Expedition vehicles that were repaired incorrectly under recall 20V263, leaving the "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and chime shorter than intended. If a driver exits without shifting into park, the vehicle can move unintentionally and raise the risk of injury or a crash; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The instrument panel cluster in a 2019 Ford Expedition is the display and control module in front of the driver. It shows warnings, runs the chime, and tells the driver when the transmission is not in Park. For this recall, the important feature is the Transmission Not In Park warning message and its related sound.
On affected Expeditions, a previous repair for recall 20V263 did not leave the cluster with the correct remedy software. The software still shows the warning and sounds the chime, but Ford says the message and chime duration are shorter than intended. That gives the driver less notice when the vehicle is not secured in Park.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner is not expected to see a separate light or symptom showing that the wrong cluster software is installed.
Who's affected?
| 2019 Ford Expedition | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 890 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific SUV is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the driver leaves the Expedition before shifting into park, the vehicle can move unintentionally, raising the risk of injury or a crash. There is no warning sign before this rollaway risk, so confirm the transmission is in park before exiting. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019 Ford Expedition is included in this recall.
- Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 if you did not receive the owner letter, and reference recall number 25V886 (Ford recall 25C71).
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask whether the free instrument-cluster software update is open for your VIN.
- Schedule the instrument-cluster software update that restores the intended Transmission Not In Park warning message and chime duration.
- Confirm the transmission is in Park and set the parking brake before exiting the vehicle until the repair is complete.
What happens at the repair
Once the dealer repair is available, a Ford technician updates the instrument cluster panel software so the "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and chime use the corrected timing. Parts and labor are covered under the recall. Ford used its general reimbursement plan for this campaign. If you already paid for a related instrument cluster software repair before the recall notice, ask Ford customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documentation for reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 18, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| January 15, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| January 15, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| January 30, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V886?
Recall 25V886 covers 890 2019 Ford Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and chime are shorter than intended. Ford dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software for free.
What should I do if my 2019 Ford Expedition is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Expedition is included in recall 25V886. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the instrument cluster panel software update. Reference Ford recall number 25C71 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford will update the instrument cluster panel software free of charge at any franchised Ford dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is unintended vehicle movement if the driver exits without shifting the transmission into park. Because the warning message and chime are shorter than intended, the driver has less notice before leaving the vehicle, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
When were owners notified about recall 25V886?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on January 30, 2026. If you own a 2019 Ford Expedition and never received a letter, check your VIN and contact a franchised Ford dealer with recall number 25C71.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V886000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V886 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V886000 |
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 →