Ford recalls 2025 F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger and Lincoln Navigator over brake booster that can lose power assist
The electronic brake booster can malfunction while driving or while driver-assist features are in use, causing a loss of power brake assist that can lengthen stopping distance and raise the risk of a crash.
What to do
Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster for free. Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and refer to Ford's recall number 25SD4.
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Recall details
- Product
- Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco and 2 more 2025
- Company
- Ford Motor Company
- Hazard
- An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 679 vehicles
- Owner notification
- February 26, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 1, 2025
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 25V823000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 25SD4
- Model years: 2025
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE
- Defect
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles. The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, resulting in a loss of power brake assist.
- Consequence
- An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- Dealers will replace the electronic brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 26, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SD4. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on December 3, 2025.
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