Ford’s wave of remembers in 2025 continues, with the corporate now issuing a contemporary recall for greater than 312,000 autos resulting from a software-related challenge within the digital brake booster system. This newest recall impacts a number of key fashions from the 2025 lineup, together with the Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger, in addition to the Lincoln Navigator.
The majority of the recall impacts the 2025 Ford F-150, America’s best-selling car, which makes up 217,969 of the 312,120 autos concerned. The remainder of the affected autos are cut up among the many different SUV and truck fashions, all constructed with the identical digital brake booster (EBB) module that’s now being flagged as a security threat.
So what’s the issue? In keeping with paperwork filed with the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration (NHTSA), the EBB module in these autos can enter a “faulted state” throughout regular driving or whereas superior driver-assist techniques (ADAS) are engaged. When this occurs, the system cuts off brake increase solely till the ignition is cycled—which means drivers are left with considerably decreased braking help till they restart the car.
The problem isn’t mechanical, however electrical. Ford says that the issue stems from “regular however rare voltage disturbances.” These are momentary drops and spikes in electrical present that may trigger the EBB motor to energy off. If this occurs, drivers will doubtless discover a heavier brake pedal, extra journey when urgent the brakes, and warning lights flashing throughout the sprint—together with alerts for the ABS, digital stability management, and braking system.
As of mid-July, Ford reported 37 guarantee claims linked to this drawback and one alleged low-speed crash. Fortuitously, no accidents or fires have been linked to the problem to date.
The repair? Fortunately, it’s comparatively easy. Ford will handle the fault with a software program replace for the EBB module. That replace will probably be delivered over-the-air (OTA) beginning in August, permitting many house owners to finish the restore with out ever stepping foot in a dealership. Those that choose—or require—in-person service will even be capable to get the replace put in at their native Ford or Lincoln supplier.
Sellers will start receiving official discover of the recall on August 11, whereas house owners will begin getting mailed notifications round August 25. Within the meantime, those that consider their car could also be affected can examine their VIN utilizing the NHTSA recall lookup instrument.
Whereas this newest recall is an element of a bigger development for Ford in 2025—a yr that’s already seen the automaker hit practically 100 remembers—it’s additionally a reminder of how car security and connectivity are evolving. A fault that when might have required bodily half replacements can now be resolved with a software program patch, and house owners profit from faster fixes with out the same old trouble.
Nonetheless, it’s one other headline Ford doubtless didn’t need, particularly with new 2025 fashions simply arriving on supplier heaps. For now, the corporate is leaning on transparency and velocity to maintain clients protected and to restrict the influence of what’s turn into an sadly routine a part of the automotive panorama.