2021–2022 Ford EcoSport Powertrain / Transmission Recall 25V126000 (Ford 25S12)
NHTSA recall 25V126000 (Ford recall 25S12) covers about 18,648 2021–2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Feb 28, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V126000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Powertrain / transmission (axle assembly, axle shaft)
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles. The front axle half shafts may disconnect from the transmission, which can result in a loss of drive power.
The risk
A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S12.
Status: NHTSA lists May 29, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 888-327-4236 (TTY 888-275-9171) or go to nhtsa.gov.
Ford recall number 25S12
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V126000 as 25S12. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "25S12 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Ford EcoSport | 2021–2022 | All EcoSport recallsYears to avoid |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Feb 28, 2025
- Owner notification
- May 29, 2025
- Build dates covered
- Apr 1, 2021 to Jul 20, 2022
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
Check your VIN for 25V126000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 25V126000 is open, call any Ford dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V126000 or 25S12). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V126000?
NHTSA recall 25V126000 (Ford recall 25S12) covers about 18,648 2021–2022 Ford EcoSport vehicles (powertrain / transmission), filed with NHTSA Feb 28, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2022 EcoSport vehicles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V126000?
NHTSA's record for 25V126000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "A loss of drive power increases the risk of a crash. In addition, a disconnected half shaft can result in a vehicle rollaway if the parking brake is not applied, increasing the risk of a crash or injury." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V126000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Ford dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 25V126000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the half shafts as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists May 29, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Ford recall number for 25V126000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 25S12. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (25S12) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V126000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V126000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.