Ford Recalls 312,000 Vehicles for Brake Booster Defect

Ford is recalling over 312,000 vehicles in the U.S., including 2025 models of the Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger, due to a defect in the electronic brake booster module that can cause a sudden loss of power brake assist and increase stopping distances, raising crash risk. The issue can occur during normal driving or when advanced driver assistance systems are in use, but only about 1% of affected vehicles are believed to have the defect. Ford has received 37 warranty claims and reports of one low-speed crash but no injuries or fires. Owners will be notified by mail beginning August 25 and can receive a free software update to fix the issue either over-the-air or at dealerships. This represents Ford's 94th recall in 2025, highlighting ongoing reliability concerns. Ford’s recent quarterly loss has been attributed in part to recall-related expenses, despite strong sales.