2025 Ford F-150: Electrical System complaints
Owner-reported issue (NHTSA complaints, not a recall)
Symptoms
NHTSA has 31 owner complaints for the 2025 Ford F-150 that list the electrical system component. Complaints are individual owner reports, not verified defects.
Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11770084 (filed 10/09/2026): “The contact owns a 2025 ford f-150. the contact stated that while driving at 15 mph, the trailer hitch connection fault and blind spot fault messages were displayed. the contact and wife then became aware of a smoky odor, followed by smoke coming from the instrument panel. the vehicle caught on fire…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744155 (filed 06/15/2026): “My f150 lost all power while driving as my wife was approaching a stop sign on xxx. everything in the truck failed to work. when the power went out all safety devices: 4-way hazards, parking brake, brakes, airbags, steering etc... were inoperable. the truck was towed to a ford dealer garage in m…”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11744279 (filed 06/15/2026): “Description vehicle emissions control information veci label updatedescription on your vehicle, the integrated park module ipm may not properly engage the park pawl, preventing the vehicle from locking into park when park p is selected. if this condition occurs, a wrench light and shift system faul…”
Likely causes
These complaints do not establish a single root cause; read the examples above and get a diagnosis.
Fix, in plain English
No single fix is established by these reports. Check your VIN for open recalls at nhtsa.gov/recalls, ask a dealer about technical service bulletins (TSBs) or extended warranty coverage, then have the system diagnosed.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Finding and splicing chewed wiring is doable with a multimeter and patience but can be time-consuming; harness replacement is pro work. (Our assessment.)
Cost
No sourced cost range for this issue. Get a written quote after diagnosis.
Typical parts (search links, no affiliate codes)
AutoZone · O'Reilly · Advance · RockAuto