Ford Motor Company is recalling 2025 Super Duty F-250, F-350, and F-450 trucks sold through Ford dealers. The steering column shifter may detach due to an improper weld. Owners should stop driving the vehicle and contact a Ford dealer for a free inspection.
A detached shifter will prevent the driver from shifting into park, which can result in a vehicle rollaway and increase the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the steering column serial numbers and replace the steering column as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S20.
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The Ford Super Duty line includes heavy-duty pickup trucks used for work and personal use, often in heavy payload and towing scenarios.
A detached steering column shifter can prevent the driver from moving the gear selector into Park, creating a rollaway risk and potential crash.
This recall is not part of a broader industry pattern.
Owners may face sudden downtime or require dealer service for a safe repair; recall helps avoid a possible crash and related costs.
VIN on dash or door jamb; recall 25S20 details at NHTSA.gov or Ford recall page.
Inspection and replacement are performed by dealers at no charge. Scheduling varies; repair times may extend over weeks.
Keep recall notice, VIN, photos of the vehicle and any correspondence; document dates of contact and repairs.
Model numbers: 2025 F-250 SD; 2025 F-350; 2025 F-450. Sold through: Ford dealers. When sold: Owner letters mailed April 28, 2025. Price: Unknown. Recall number: 25S20. Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company. Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL).
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
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