Ford Announces Major Vehicle Recall of 148,000 Trucks & SUVs
According to Automotive News, the two recalls encompass 148,266 vehicles and were announced by NHTSA on April 11, 2025. The largest recall affects 123,611 vehicles, according to the recall report.
"In some of the affected vehicles, the brake master cylinder may allow brakefluid to leak from the brake master cylinder front wheel circuit into the brakebooster," the recall report says. "A substantial loss of brake fluid can reduce brake function to the front wheels. Reduced brake function in the front wheels can extend stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash."
Affected vehicles include 2017-2018 Ford F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models with 3.5L EcoBoost engines, the recall report says.
The remedy is listed as, "Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the brake master cylinder replaced. Inaddition, the brake booster will be replaced if the brake master cylinder is leaking. There will be no charge for this service."
According to MLive, the second recall "involves 24,655 Ford Explorer SUVs from the 2025 model year. A problem with the powertrain control module (PCM) can cause it to reset while driving. If that happens, it can damage the vehicle's park system or cause an engine stall."
According to NHTSA, in 2024, 1,073 safety recalls "affected more than 35 million vehicles and pieces of equipment, including tires and car seats. More than 29 million vehicles were recalled in 2024, highlighting the importance of checking for recalls and completing needed recall repairs."
'Checking for recalls on your vehicle could save your loved ones' lives or your own,' NHTSA Chief Counsel Peter Simshauser said in that news release. 'Spring is a great time to check for recalls. When you're doing your spring cleaning, don't forget to get all your open recalls fixed as quickly as possible.
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