• Ford Motor Company is recalling 499,129 U.S. vehicles due to a fault in the electronic brake booster module that can lead to a loss of power brake assistance.
  • The recall primarily affects 2025 model year F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles, with repairs to be conducted via free software updates or dealer service.
  • The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced the recall, noting the defect increases stopping distance and the risk of a crash, though no injuries or fatalities have been reported.

Ford Motor Co. is initiating a major voluntary recall after identifying a safety defect in the brake systems of nearly half a million of its newest vehicles. According to a filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the issue stems from the electronic brake booster module, which may unexpectedly cause a loss of power brake assistance.

This failure would require drivers to apply significantly more pedal force to slow the vehicle, increasing stopping distances and elevating the risk of a collision. The recall impacts a substantial portion of Ford's key 2025 lineup, including the flagship F-150 pickup, Expedition and Bronco SUVs, the Ranger pickup, and the Lincoln Navigator. These models represent some of the automaker's most profitable and high-volume nameplates.

Notification letters to registered owners are scheduled to be mailed later this month. The remedy will involve either an over-the-air software update for equipped vehicles or a visit to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for service, all performed at no cost to the customer. A spokesperson for Ford, when reached for comment, reiterated the company's commitment to safety and its full cooperation with NHTSA. They declined to provide an estimate of the financial impact of the recall.

The action comes just weeks after a smaller, related recall of 2,345 U.S. F-250 to F-550 trucks for a separate brake pedal assembly issue, signaling heightened internal and regulatory scrutiny on brake systems. For a company navigating the costly transition to electric vehicles while managing its dominant truck and SUV business, such operational setbacks can pressure near-term warranty costs and investor sentiment. However, the swift announcement and clear remediation plan are seen as a proactive move to manage both safety and reputational risk.