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Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals
⚠ 2 of these recalls carry a do-not-drive advisory.
Fluid leaks and brake pedal defects recur across the supplied Ford hydraulic brake notices. The 2022 master cylinder notice covers certain 2016-2018 F-150 and 2016-2017 Expedition vehicles with 3.5L EcoBoost engines; the 2025 notice separately covers certain 2017-2018 F-150 and Expedition vehicles. Mustang appears repeatedly, with a bracket fracture on certain 2020 automatic-transmission vehicles, a loose pedal assembly on certain 2024 vehicles, and a separate 2024 brake fluid warning light configuration problem. Hose defects affect certain 2018 Escape and 2013-2018 Fusion vehicles. Other notices address Fiesta brake dragging, Bronco Sport internal ABS module leakage, commercial chassis caliper bolts, and a missing pushrod retaining spring on certain 2025 Super Duty trucks.
Warning signs to watch for
- 2022 master cylinder recall: changed brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort, and reduced front braking.
- 2023 Bronco Sport ABS module recall, 23S01: unexpectedly increased pedal travel or unexpected movement during an Auto Hold event.
- 2024 Mustang warning light recall, 24S43: a constantly illuminated brake fluid level warning light.
- 2019 Fiesta caliper recall, 19S27: dragging brakes that may overheat.
- November 2023 Mustang pedal recall: a loose brake pedal.
Can you keep driving? What the notices say
Two supplied brake recalls instruct owners not to drive until repairs are performed: the November 2023 loose brake pedal recall for certain 2024 Mustang vehicles, and the June 2025 missing brake booster pushrod retaining spring recall for certain 2025 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, and F-550 SD vehicles. None gives a park-outside instruction. The remaining supplied hose, caliper, wiring, pedal bracket, master cylinder, ABS module, and warning light notices do not tell owners to stop driving.
What the free repair involves
Free remedies include Mustang pedal and bracket assembly replacement under the November 2023 notice, Super Duty pedal inspection and repair as necessary under the June 2025 notice, and front hose replacement under 23S12. The 2022 and 2025 master cylinder notices specify free cylinder replacement, plus booster replacement if leaking. Recall 24S43 provides a free BCM software update.
Severity at a glance
| Severity | Recalls |
|---|---|
| critical | 2 |
| high | 15 |
| medium | 3 |
Models affected most
Where owners report service brakes, hydraulic problems most
NHTSA owner complaints filed under service brakes, hydraulic for the Ford models and years in this guide. Complaints are unverified reports and are not limited to the recalled defects.
| Vehicle | Service brakes, hydraulic complaints |
|---|---|
| 2021 Ford Bronco Sport | 128 |
| 2022 Ford Bronco Sport | 50 |
| 2021 Ford Escape | 49 |
| 2018 Ford Edge | 40 |
| 2022 Ford Escape | 34 |
| 2018 Ford Escape | 26 |
| 2025 Ford Explorer | 20 |
| 2020 Ford Mustang | 19 |
Every recall in this group
Common questions
Which Ford brake recalls instruct owners not to drive?
The November 2023 notice for certain 2024 Mustangs and the June 2025 notice for certain 2025 Super Duty trucks both prohibit driving until repairs are performed. The remaining supplied hydraulic brake notices do not tell owners to stop driving.
What does a constantly illuminated Mustang brake fluid light mean here?
Recall 24S43 says certain 2024 Mustangs may have an incorrectly configured brake fluid level sensor after a BCM service update. A constantly illuminated warning can conceal low fluid. Dealers update the BCM software free of charge.
Will the F-150 master cylinder repair include the brake booster?
Both the March 2022 and April 2025 master cylinder notices specify replacement of the master cylinder. They also specify brake booster replacement if the master cylinder is leaking. Each notice states that these repairs will be performed free of charge.
A recall applies only to specific vehicles. Check your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.