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NHTSA Recall 25V236000: Master cylinder (service brakes) and power assist (service brakes)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 123,611 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Ford Expedition.

123,611
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2025
owners notified (September 25)
NHTSA campaign25V236000
Manufacturer campaign25S37
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › MASTER CYLINDER; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › POWER ASSIST
Report receivedApril 11, 2025
Owner notificationSeptember 25, 2025
Initiated byNHTSA Office of Defects Investigation

Defect

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.

Safety risk

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.

Vehicles covered by recall 25V236000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Expedition2017, 2018
Ford F-1502017, 2018
Lincoln Navigator2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.