Vehicle recall 25V236000 · April 11, 2025
Ford Expedition, Ford F-150 and 1 more model
The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- Consequence
- A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V236000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 11, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S37
- Owner notification
- September 25, 2025
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 123,611
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Expedition (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Ford F-150 (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
- Lincoln Navigator (2017-2018): 2018, 2017
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