Recall 25V823 affects 679 2025 Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles for brake-booster failure. Repair is free at franchised Ford dealers.
Ford is recalling 679 2025 F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles because the Electronic Brake Booster module can malfunction and cause a loss of power brake assist. The defect can extend stopping distance, or keep the vehicle from braking as expected when ADAS features are engaged, and the Ford dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The electronic brake booster in these 2025 F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Navigator vehicles is the module that adds power assist to the hydraulic brake system. When you press the brake pedal, the booster helps build brake pressure so the vehicle stops with normal pedal effort. It also works while certain driver assistance features are active.
On affected vehicles, manufacturing variation inside the booster pump motor's integrated circuit can make the module enter fail-safe mode at the wrong time. Once that happens, the booster stops providing electric assist. The front brakes still get non-boosted hydraulic braking, and the electric park brakes add braking at the rear, but the pedal requires more effort and travel.
At the time the booster assist is lost, the ABS, electronic stability control, and brake warning lights will come on. The instrument cluster will cycle messages, an audible alert will sound, and the brake pedal will feel different with longer travel.
Who's affected?
Spans five 2025 Ford and Lincoln vehicle lines, all tied to the same hydraulic brake system control module.
| 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 | 679 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 3 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?
Loss of power brake assist can lengthen stopping distance and increase crash risk. If ABS, ESC, or brake warning lights come on, messages cycle in the cluster, an alert sounds, or the pedal feels different, slow down, leave extra room, and arrange service soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Ford dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2025 Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, or Lincoln Navigator is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Ford dealer and ask when the free electronic brake booster replacement is available for your VIN.
- Reference recall number 25V823 and Ford recall 25SD4 when you call.
- Bring the owner letter if Ford mailed one to you.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance because loss of power brake assist can extend stopping distance.
What happens at the repair
Ford has identified the dealer repair: a Ford technician will replace the electronic brake booster, the module that supplies power brake assist. The dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. If you've already paid out of pocket for a repair tied to this brake booster issue, Ford's standard reimbursement plan covers documented expenses. Bring your receipts or repair paperwork to the service desk and ask how to submit the claim.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| December 1, 2025 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 3, 2025 | Dealer notification began |
| December 3, 2025 | Dealer notification ended |
| December 3, 2025 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| December 15, 2025 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 26, 2026 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V823?
Recall 25V823 covers 679 2025 Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, Ranger, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles with an electronic brake booster defect. The module can malfunction and cause a loss of power brake assist. Ford dealers will replace the electronic brake booster 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 25V823. If it is, contact a franchised Ford dealer to schedule the electronic brake booster replacement. Reference recall number 25V823 and Ford recall number 25SD4 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to perform recall repairs at no cost, and Ford will replace the electronic brake booster free of charge at a franchised dealer. Parts and labor are covered for vehicles included in recall 25V823.
What is the safety risk in recall 25V823?
The safety 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. Ford says either condition increases crash risk, and the free dealer repair replaces the electronic brake booster.
When did Ford notify owners about recall 25V823?
Ford mailed owner notification letters on February 26, 2026. VINs became searchable for this recall on December 3, 2025. If you bought the vehicle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with recall number 25SD4.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/25V823000 |
|---|---|
| Ford customer service | 1-866-436-7332 |
| NHTSA recall # | 25V823 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 25V823000 |
Source documents
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Download Quarterly Report (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Recall Document (PDF) (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 →