Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- July 25, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brands
- Ford, Lincoln
- Category
- Vehicles & Parts
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- At-Risk Groups
- GENERAL
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Ford, Lincoln
- Product type
- Brake System Electronic Control Module (EBB) Software
- Model numbers
- Expedition, F-150, Navigator, Bronco, Ranger
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
July 25, 2025
Reported by NHTSA
July 25, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
An unexpected loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash. Additionally, a loss of power brake assist while ADAS features are engaged can result in the vehicle not braking as expected, increasing the risk of a crash.
What You Should Do
The EBB module software will be updated over-the-air (OTA) or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 22, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S77.
About This Product
This recall concerns modern vehicles equipped with an Electronic Brake Booster system controlled by software. The EBB integrates brake assist with electronic control for more precise braking, especially when ADAS features are active.
Why This Is Dangerous
A malfunctioning EBB module can reduce braking capability during normal driving or when ADAS is engaged, increasing crash risk due to longer stopping distances.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern in the issued notice.
Real-World Impact
Vehicle braking performance may degrade unexpectedly until the software is updated. The recall affects safety-critical braking functionality.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- 1) Confirm your vehicle is a 2025 Expedition, Navigator, F-150, Bronco, or Ranger.
- 2) Locate your VIN and check Ford/NHTSA recall status for 25S77.
- 3) If affected, do not drive unless necessary and arrange for OTA or dealer update.
Where to find product info
VIN on the dashboard near the windshield or on the driver’s door jamb. Look up recall status at Ford or NHTSA sites.
What timeline to expect
OTA updates are available now or soon. Dealers will perform updates at no charge. Typical processing may take days to weeks depending on vehicle and y
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Escalate to Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332
- File a complaint with NHTSA if the dealership is unresponsive
- Request escalation and document all attempts to schedule the update
How to prevent similar issues
- Keep your vehicle along with recall documents ready for service
- Check for OTA updates during periodic vehicle connectivity events
- Verify brake system software version after update to confirm remediation
- Be cautious when ADAS is engaged until the update is complete
Documentation advice
Save recall notice, record dates of inquiries, note VIN, timestamp communications with Ford or dealers
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Product Details
Year: 2025; Make: Ford; Models: Expedition, F-150, Bronco, Ranger; Lincoln Navigator; Component: ELECTRONIC BRAKE BOOSTER (EBB) MODULE SOFTWARE; Sold through: Ford and Lincoln dealers; Recall number: 25S77; Recall date: 2025-07-25; Status: Active
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Models included: Expedition, F-150, Bronco, Ranger, Lincoln Navigator
- Recall number 25S77
- OTA software update or dealer update available at no charge
- Owner notification letters issued 2025-08-22
- Affects 2025 model year vehicles only
- VIN lookup recommended to confirm воlume and eligibility
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