Recall 25V488 covers 312,120 2025 F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Navigator vehicles for EBB software that can reduce brake assist. Free OTA update or Ford dealer repair.
Ford is recalling 312,120 2025 F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the Electronic Brake Booster module can malfunction and cut power brake assist while driving or during ADAS use. The loss of assist extends stopping distance or leaves ADAS braking short of expectations, increasing crash risk; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electronic brake booster on these 2025 F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Navigator vehicles is the powered part of the brake system. It uses an electric motor and control software to add brake assist, so the pedal force from your foot becomes enough hydraulic pressure to slow the vehicle. It also supports braking requests while driver assistance features are active.
On affected vehicles, the booster motor and its control module react incorrectly to a normal but infrequent voltage drop and recovery. That recovery can create a brief current surge above the module's over-current limit, and the module shuts the booster motor down. The foundation brakes remain, but power assist is lost, so the pedal travels farther and stopping distance increases.
At the time boost is lost, the ABS, ESC, and brake warning lights illuminate. The instrument cluster displays repeated messages, an audible alert sounds, and the pedal feel changes with increased pedal travel.
Who's affected?
Covers pickups and SUVs tied to the same hydraulic brake system software.
| 2025 Ford F-150 | hydraulic brake system |
|---|---|
| 2025 Ford Expedition | hydraulic brake system |
| 2025 Ford Bronco | hydraulic brake system |
| 2025 Ford Ranger | hydraulic brake system |
| 2025 Lincoln Navigator | hydraulic brake system |
| Units affected | 312,120 |
| 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 this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
Unexpected loss of power brake assist can lengthen stopping distance and increase crash risk. If ADAS features are active, the vehicle can fail to brake as expected. Watch for ABS, ESC, and brake warning lights, instrument cluster messages, an audible alert, or a changed brake pedal feel. Schedule the repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ford or Lincoln F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, or Navigator is included in this recall.
- Use Ford's owner letter mailed on August 22, 2025, or your VIN result before scheduling service.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer to ask whether the free EBB software update for the loss-of-power-brake-assist risk is ready for your vehicle.
- Reference recall number 25V488 and Ford recall 25S77 when you call.
- Drive cautiously until the EBB update is complete. Leave extra following distance and be ready for longer stopping distance.
What happens at the repair
Ford's fix is an Electronic Brake Booster module software update, delivered over the air or completed by a Ford technician at the dealer. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If you've paid out of pocket for an EBB module software or brake assist repair tied to this recall, Ford uses the manufacturer's standard reimbursement plan for documented expenses. Keep repair paperwork and ask Ford customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit it.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| July 25, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 11, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| August 15, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| August 22, 2025 | Owner notification mailed |
| August 25, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V488?
Recall 25V488 covers 312,120 2025 Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with Electronic Brake Booster module software that can malfunction and cause a loss of power brake assist. Ford will update the EBB software over the air or through a dealer for free.
What should I do if my 2025 Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, or Lincoln Navigator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 25V488. If it is, confirm whether the EBB software update has been completed over the air. If it has not, contact a franchised Ford or Lincoln dealer and reference Ford recall number 25S77.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Ford will provide the Electronic Brake Booster software update free of charge. The update is available over the air or through a franchised dealer.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V488?
The risk is longer stopping distance from an unexpected loss of power brake assist. If ADAS features are engaged, the vehicle can fail to brake as expected. Both conditions increase crash risk, so confirm your VIN and complete the free software update.
When were owners notified about recall 25V488?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on August 22, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, the VIN still decides whether the recall applies. Call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or contact a franchised dealer with recall number 25S77.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V488000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V488 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V488000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →