Ford has just announced a recall of hundreds of thousands of its vehicles due to their dangerous brake problems.
Ford Recalls Over 120,000 Cars in U.S. Over Brake Problems
Brake problems are something to take seriously. If your brakes don’t work right, you’re unable to accurately gauge your necessary stopping distance, and therefore, your risk of a crash is exponentially higher. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has documented several Ford recalls recently, and one of them is related to some of their vehicles’ brake systems; the recall impacts over 120,000 vehicles on the road. Additionally, this problem can sneak up on you, so you may not know you have brake problems until it’s too late.
Which Ford Vehicles Are Being Recalled?
The NHTSA says that Ford is recalling over 120,000 vehicles with these brake problems, including the:
- 2017 Ford F-150
- 2018 Ford F-150
- 2017 Ford Expedition
- 2018 Ford Expedition
- 2017 Lincoln Navigator
- 2018 Lincoln Navigator
If you own one of these vehicles, keep an eye on your mailbox. Ford will mail out owner letters with further instructions in late April 2025. Exercise as much caution as possible until you’ve confirmed whether or not you own one of the impacted vehicles. Drive less if possible, go as slow on the road as is safe, and leave extra stopping distance between yourself and the vehicles ahead of you.
Why Is Ford Recalling Some of Its Vehicles?
According to the NHTSA brief, the affected Ford vehicles have brake problems. The brake master cylinder isn’t sealed properly and “may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.” In addition to costing you money, as you’ll have to replenish your brake fluid more often, “a brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.”
How Will Ford Fix This Issue?
Ford dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. For has also guaranteed that “if the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced.” The repairs are free, so schedule yours as soon as possible. Your owner notification letter should include the necessary instructions.
If you have further questions about the recall and repairs, you can reach out to Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. You’ll need to explain that you’re asking about recall number 25S37; it’s an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150. You can also call the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236; their number for this recall is 25V236000.
Source
Loss of Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 2025.
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