The Ford Expedition recall for brakes involves the electric brake booster, not the pads or rotors. On certain 2025 Expeditions the booster module can fault and briefly lose power assist, which raises stopping distance. The fix is free: a software update (recall 25V488) or a replacement booster (recall 25V823).
Quick answer: only some 2025 Expeditions are affected, and Ford estimated about 1% of the vehicles in each campaign have the defect. Enter your VIN, then book the free repair. Ford reported no injuries when it filed.
Which Vehicles Does the Ford Expedition Recall Cover?
| Recall | Expedition production dates | Expeditions | Remedy |
|---|---|---|---|
| NHTSA 25V488 (Ford 25S77) | Nov. 8, 2023 to June 9, 2025 | 26,582 | Brake booster software update, over the air or at a dealer |
| NHTSA 25V823 | June 11 to Oct. 11, 2025 | 17 | Brake booster replaced by a dealer |
The same booster appears in other 2025 Ford trucks and SUVs. The 25V488 campaign also lists the F-150, Ranger, Bronco and Lincoln Navigator, about 312,000 US vehicles in total. VINs are not in order, so a VIN lookup is the only reliable check.
What Brake Problem Is Being Recalled?
The electric brake booster module can enter a fault state while you drive, and boost stays off until the module completes a sleep cycle with the vehicle off. It can also happen when a driver-assistance system requests braking. For 25V488, Ford traced the fault to normal voltage dips that trigger the module’s over-current protection. For 25V823, the cause is a manufacturing variation in a component of the module’s circuit.
Why Does Brake Assist Fail?
Without boost the brakes still work, but the pedal needs more force and travels farther, and stopping takes longer. That raises crash risk in heavy traffic or at highway speed.
Symptoms to Watch For
- Brake, ABS or stability-control warning lights
- A cluster message or an audible alert
- A pedal that feels harder or travels farther than normal
How to Get the Free Fix
- Check your VIN with NHTSA’s recall tool (US) or Ford Canada’s recall lookup and Transport Canada’s recall database.
- Read Ford’s owner letter to see whether the repair is over the air or at a dealer, and whether a do-not-drive notice applies.
- Book the dealer visit if needed. The repair is free.
- Keep the invoice with your service records.
Official filings: NHTSA report for 25V488 and NHTSA report for 25V823. Other Ford campaigns are covered in our Ford vehicles recall roundup, the Ford rearview camera recall and the Ford Explorer steering recall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Ford Expeditions are in the brake recall?
Model-year 2025 Expeditions. Recall 25V488 (Ford 25S77) covers 26,582 Expeditions built Nov. 8, 2023 to June 9, 2025. A smaller follow-up, 25V823, covers 17 Expeditions built June 11 to Oct. 11, 2025. Use your VIN to confirm.
What is wrong with the brakes?
The electric brake booster (EBB) module, supplied by Bosch, can enter a fault state and briefly lose brake boost. Braking still works but needs more pedal effort and travel, and stopping distances increase.
What is the fix and does it cost anything?
It is free. For 25V488 Ford issued an EBB software update, delivered over the air or at a dealer. For 25V823 dealers replace the brake booster at no charge.
Is it safe to drive my Expedition?
Check your VIN. Ford’s owner letter says whether you should stop driving until the repair is done, so follow it. If you notice a brake warning light, a longer pedal or a harder pedal, stop driving and call a dealer.
Does the recall affect Canadian vehicles?
Ford campaigns often cover Canadian vehicles too, but the sources we reviewed give only US counts. Enter your VIN in Ford Canada’s recall lookup or Transport Canada’s database to confirm.
