Ford F-150, Expedition Recalled for Brake Fluid Leak

NHTSA campaign 25V236000 · Reported Apr 11, 2025 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

Reduced brake function and a longer stopping distance increase the risk of a crash, as the notice describes. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	25V236000
Reported to NHTSA	Apr 11, 2025
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:master Cylinder
Vehicles covered	3 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

Ford is recalling certain F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster. This leak can reduce how well the brakes work and can make it take longer for the vehicle to stop. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and the brake booster too if it is found to be leaking, free of charge.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm your vehicle is included.
Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, to schedule the repair.
The repair is free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 25V236000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (3)

2018 Ford Expedition
2018 Ford F-150
2018 Lincoln Navigator

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals · all 20 Ford recalls in this area
Lincoln hydraulic brake recalls involving fluid leaks and lost assist · all 7 Lincoln recalls in this area

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All 46 Expedition recalls

Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Safety risk: A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.