{"id":10640,"date":"2025-08-10T13:00:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-10T17:00:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10640"},"modified":"2025-08-22T14:06:42","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T18:06:42","slug":"10640","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/?p=10640","title":{"rendered":"2025 Ford and Lincoln Brake Assist Issue Could Increase Crash Risk"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.calemonlaw.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/ford-lincoln-brakes.jpg\" width=\"100%\"><p>Ford Motor Company has announced a safety defect affecting several 2025 Ford and Lincoln models due to a potential braking issue. Certain vehicles may experience a <strong>loss of power brake assist<\/strong>, which could extend stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash\u2014particularly when Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features are in use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Which Ford And Lincoln Vehicles Are Affected?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The recall involves specific 2025 models, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ford F-150<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ford Expedition<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ford Bronco<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ford Ranger<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Lincoln Navigator<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Ford\u2019s investigation found that the <strong>Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module<\/strong> may malfunction while driving or when ADAS features are active.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What\u2019s the Problem?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The issue was first detected on <strong>May 14, 2025<\/strong>, when the Expedition\/Navigator Rapid Response Team identified a Ford Management Lease Vehicle with a loss of brake boost. The malfunction triggered a <strong>Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC)<\/strong>, prompting Ford to review connected vehicle data, driver reports, and incident logs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Customers reported a <strong>sudden loss of brake boost<\/strong>, along with extended brake pedal travel and longer stopping distances. While Ford confirmed that affected vehicles still meet Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS 135, 105, and 126), the unexpected nature of the issue poses a safety risk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Incident Reports<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Between <strong>March 13 and June 26, 2025<\/strong>, Ford received <strong>37 warranty claims<\/strong> related to this problem.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>As of <strong>July 14, 2025<\/strong>, there has been <strong>one alleged low-speed crash<\/strong> potentially linked to the defect.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No injuries or fires have been reported.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The Recall Process<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>On <strong>July 18, 2025<\/strong>, Ford\u2019s Field Review Committee approved a <strong>field action<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The fix involves an <strong>Electronic Brake Booster software update<\/strong>, which can be delivered <strong>over-the-air (OTA)<\/strong> or performed at a dealership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Owner notification letters<\/strong> are expected to be mailed on <strong>August 25, 2025<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ford recall number:<\/strong> 25S77<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>NHTSA campaign number:<\/strong> 25V-488<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What Owners Should Do If Their Ford Or Lincoln Is Affected<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you own one of the affected vehicles:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule a dealer visit<\/strong> or wait for the OTA update if applicable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor your braking performance<\/strong>, especially when using ADAS features such as adaptive cruise control or automatic emergency braking. If you experience unusual brake feel or extended stopping distances, seek service immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Safety Reminder<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Even with this issue, Ford states the braking systems remain functional, but stopping distances may be longer without power brake assist. Extra caution is advised until the repair is complete.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ford Motor Company has announced a safety defect affecting several 2025 Ford and Lincoln models due to a potential braking issue. Certain vehicles may experience a loss of power brake assist, which could extend stopping distances and increase the risk of a crash\u2014particularly when Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) features are in use. 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