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Ford F-450 Super Duty Can Lose Brakes
critical How serious is it? About this label
A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. Owners are told not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.
⚠ NHTSA advises not driving this vehicle until it is repaired. See all such recalls.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V401000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jun 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages |
| Vehicles covered | 1 model/year combination, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | Yes |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
A spring that holds the brake booster pushrod in place may not have been installed. Without it, the pushrod can disconnect from the brake pedal, which can cause a sudden loss of brake function.
What you should do
2. Contact a Ford dealer, or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
3. The repair is free. Do not drive your vehicle until it has been repaired.
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 25V401000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (1)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals · all 20 Ford recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."
- Safety risk
- A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C26.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.