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💥 Crash risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 25V489📅 Jul 28, 2025

2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid recall: seat belt

⚠️ What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-150 hybrid vehicles equipped with a 3.5L hybrid electric powertrain. When the driver or passenger's seat belt is not buckled and the vehicle is started, the audible warning chime may not activate as intended. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 208, "Occupant Crash Protection."

💥 The risk

An audible warning chime that fails to alert occupants of an unbelted seat belt can increase the risk of injury during a crash.

🔧 The fix

Dealers will update the audio control module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C31.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
25V489000
Manufacturer recall #
25C31
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
56,473
Component
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:WARNING LIGHT/DEVICES
Owner phone
1-866-436-7332
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Aug 15, 2025
Built
May 22, 2024 – Jun 26, 2025
Recall started by
MFR

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 25V489 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 25V489?

2025 Ford F-150 Hybrid. 56,473 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Ford dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-866-436-7332.