Recall 25V401 affects 2,345 2025 Ford Super Duty trucks for a brake-pedal pushrod defect. Do not drive. Free repair at any franchised Ford dealer.
A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. If it needs to move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
Ford is recalling 2,345 2025 F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd vehicles under recall 25V401 for a brake booster pushrod retaining spring that was not installed. The pushrod can disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. Do not drive an included vehicle; the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake booster pushrod is the metal link that carries force from the brake pedal into the brake booster and master cylinder. On 2025 Ford F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd trucks, a retaining spring is supposed to hold that pushrod to the brake pedal so the pedal stays connected when you press it.
On included trucks, that retaining spring was not installed during brake pedal assembly. Without the spring, the pushrod can separate from the brake pedal. If that happens, pressing the pedal no longer transfers force into the hydraulic brake system, and the truck can suddenly lose brake function. Ford traced the issue to the assembly step that secures the pushrod to the pedal, with camera checks unable to confirm every truck in the group.
There is no warning sign before failure. The brake pedal can feel normal until the pushrod disconnects, then the pedal can move freely without applying braking force.
Who's affected?
Covers four Ford Sd truck classes, all tied to the same brake master cylinder spacer.
| 2025 Ford F-250 Sd | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford F-350 Sd | hydraulic brake system |
| 2025 Ford F-450 Sd | hydraulic brake system |
| 2025 Ford F-550 Sd | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 2,345 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included in this recall.
What's the safety risk?
A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. There is no warning sign before failure. Do not drive the vehicle, even for short trips. If it needs to move, ask the dealer about towing. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ford F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, or F-550 Sd is included in this recall.
- Do not drive any included truck until Ford completes the brake-pedal repair.
- Arrange a tow to a franchised Ford dealer if the truck needs to be moved.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer about the free brake-pedal inspection and pushrod retaining spring repair that fixes the sudden brake-function loss.
- Bring the recall notice if Ford mailed one. Reference recall number 25V401 and Ford recall 25C26 when you call.
What happens at the repair
Ford has described the dealer work: a Ford technician will inspect the brake pedal assembly and repair it if needed. Do not drive the vehicle until that repair is complete. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ford's general reimbursement plan applies to qualifying out-of-pocket brake pedal assembly repairs paid before the recall notice. Keep repair invoices and payment records, and ask Ford Customer Service or the dealer service desk how to submit documentation.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 13, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| June 13, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| June 13, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| June 13, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| June 19, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V401?
Recall 25V401 covers 2,345 2025 Ford F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, and F-550 Sd vehicles with a brake booster pushrod retaining spring issue. The pushrod can disconnect from the brake pedal and cause sudden loss of brake function, increasing crash risk.
What should I do if my 2025 Ford F-250 Sd, F-350 Sd, F-450 Sd, or F-550 Sd is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific truck is included in recall 25V401. If it is, do not drive it, including short trips. Ask a franchised Ford dealer about towing and schedule the brake pedal assembly inspection and repair. Reference Ford recall number 25C26 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Ford dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly for free. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 25V401.
What does "do not drive" mean for this Ford recall?
Do not drive the vehicle until the dealer completes the repair. This recall involves the brake pedal assembly, and the pushrod can disconnect from the pedal and cause sudden loss of brake function. If the truck has to move, ask the Ford dealer about towing.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V401000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V401 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V401000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →