2019 Ford Expedition recall: Out Of Park Warning Message and Chime Too Short
Report received by NHTSA: Dec. 18, 2025.
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- What's recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Expedition vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 20V263. The "Transmission Not In Park" warning message and associated chime duration are shorter than intended.
- The risk
If the driver exits the vehicle without the transmission being shifted into park, unintended vehicle movement may result, increasing the risk of injury or crash.
- Who's affected
890 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2019 Ford Expedition.
- Compared with
Ford Motor Company has 85 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 153 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
43 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Dec. 1, 2025 2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Expedition, 2025 Ford F-150 and 2 more models recall: Loss of Power Brake Assist
- Oct. 24, 2025 2021-2023 Ford F-150, 2021-2022 Ford Expedition, 2021-2022 Lincoln Navigator and 3 more models recall: Moonroof Wind Deflector May Detach (agency record)
- Sept. 19, 2025 2020 Ford Expedition, 2020 Lincoln Navigator recall: Engine Compartment Fire (agency record)
- Sept. 4, 2025 2015-2019 Ford F-250 SD, 2015-2019 Ford F-350 SD, 2015-2019 Ford F-450 SD and 10 more models recall: Blank or Distorted Rearview Camera Image (agency record)
- July 25, 2025 2025 Ford Bronco, 2025 Ford Expedition, 2025 Ford F-150 and 2 more models recall: Loss of Power Brake Assist (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
Dealers will update the instrument cluster panel software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 30, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C71. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 15, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Ford Expedition 2019
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V886000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Dec. 18, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 890 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25SE8 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record