More than 300,000 Fords Recalled for Electronic Brake Booster Issues
Ford is recalling more than 300,000 of its most popular vehicles for an issue that could cause a loss of power brake assist. The issue impacts Lincoln Navigators, Ford F-150s, Expeditions, Broncos, and Rangers from the 2025 model year.
Ford’s recall includes 312,120 vehicles. The NHTSA’s documentation states that the electronic brake booster module “may enter into a faulted state while driving, resulting in a loss of brake boost until the EBB module completes a sleep cycle when the vehicle is off. This faulted state can also occur when the driver is utilizing an Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature.” If the brake boost fails, it can increase the stopping distance and the risk of a crash.
The problem is caused by a voltage fluctuation to the EBB, which can cause it to shut down. If the issue is present, the driver may see warning lights or an audible alert in the cabin. The brake pedal will also feel different.
Ford dealers will fix the problem with a software update at no charge. This recall may be a simple one for the automaker, but costs are adding up. This is the eighth recall for the 2025 F-150 alone, and the company has a record number of actions so far in 2025.
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Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.
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Good lord, look at the hideous color scheme on the Navigator at the top of this article. Looks just as awful on this as it did on my Nissan Versa rental car. When is this awful trend going to end?
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