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Ford Escape Recall 25V787: Brake Booster Overheating Can Cause Loss of Braking Assist

NHTSA campaign 25V787, reported November 14, 2025, 2 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

The cover for the electric brake booster's control unit can allow the circuit board inside to overheat. If this happens, the vehicle may lose anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control, or lose brake power assist.

Loss of stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk, especially in conditions where stability and braking support matter most.

The repair is free. Dealers will replace the electric brake booster at no charge. Owners who received a notification letter mailed November 28, 2025 can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 25SC6. You can also check whether your vehicle's VIN is involved in an open recall on NHTSA.gov.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 25V787Ford Motor Company
Component
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC); SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Risk
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.

Affected vehicles

Ford Escape2025
Ford Maverick2025