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Ford F-150 Recall 25V488: Brakes may lose power assist, increasing crash risk

NHTSA campaign 25V488, reported July 25, 2025, 312,120 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The electronic brake booster module in these vehicles may malfunction while driving or while an driver assistance feature is in use. This can cause a sudden loss of power brake assist, which can lengthen stopping distance or prevent the vehicle from braking as expected, raising the risk of a crash.

The fix is a software update to the electronic brake booster module. It can be delivered over the air or performed by a dealer, and it is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. If you have questions, you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25S77.

We recommend checking your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and scheduling the update as soon as possible.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V488Ford Motor Company
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Remedy
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.

Affected vehicles

Ford Bronco2025
Ford Expedition2025
Ford F-1502025
Ford Ranger2025
Lincoln Navigator2025