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Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator Lose Brake Assist
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An unexpected loss of power brake assist can make it take longer to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. If this happens while a driver-assist feature is active, the vehicle may not brake as expected, which also increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V488000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist:electric:control Module:software |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2025 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The electronic brake booster, which helps power the brakes, may malfunction while you're driving. This can happen on its own or while a driver-assist feature is active. If it malfunctions, you lose power assistance for braking, meaning it takes more effort and more distance to stop the vehicle. This can also affect how the vehicle brakes when driver-assist features are controlling it.
What you should do
2. The software will be updated automatically over-the-air, or you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or your dealer.
3. The repair is free.
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 25V488000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
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
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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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:ELECTRIC:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.