There’s No Stopping Ford’s Recall Machine

The Blue Oval is recalling 312,120 trucks and SUVs over a braking issue

Ford’s recall problem is like a runaway train and that’s an apt metaphor as their 94th campaign of the year involves an unexpected loss of brake assist. This can increase stopping distances, which may result in a crash.

The massive recall involves 312,120 vehicles from the 2025 model year including some of the company’s most popular trucks and SUVs. Among them are the Bronco, Ranger, Expedition and F-150 as well as the Lincoln Navigator.

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According to the safety recall report, the automaker identified a vehicle exhibiting a loss of brake boost in mid-May. This sparked an investigation, which discovered other drivers who had also experienced the issue.

The company eventually discovered the electronic brake booster module “may enter into a faulted state while driving, resulting in a loss of brake boost until the … module completes a sleep cycle when the vehicle is off.” Alarmingly, the ‘failure’ can also happen when driver assistance systems are activated.

Ford determined the problem to be an electronic brake booster motor that is “susceptible to normal, but infrequent voltage disturbances.” As the government explained, a fluctuation in voltage can lead to a momentary current surge, which causes the motor to shut down.

Ford is aware of 37 warranty claims and one alleged low-speed crash related to the issue. Thankfully, no injuries have been reported.

To address the issue, Ford and Lincoln will update the electronic brake booster software via an over-the-air update. Owners can also take their vehicles to a dealership to have the software installed by technicians.

The update is expected to be released later this month and it will “correct the module’s response to normal but infrequent voltage disturbances, and ensure that brake boost capability is maintained under these conditions.”