Ford / Lincoln recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Expedition 2017–2018
- Ford F-150 2017–2018
- Lincoln Navigator 2017–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 25V236000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Apr 11, 2025
- Owners notified
- Sep 25, 2025
- Vehicles or items affected
- 123,611
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Feb 1, 2017 to Jun 30, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder; Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
- Maker's own recall number
- 25S37
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Exterior lighting Sep 22, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Power train Jun 24, 2026
- Ford recall: Structure Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Seat belts May 27, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Visibility Mar 31, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Exterior lighting Feb 20, 2026
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.