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Ford Motor Company - Sudden Loss of Brake Function
Published: June 13, 2025Recall ID: 25V401000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Product Description & Identification
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Affected Products
Sudden Loss of Brake Function
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Sudden Loss of Brake Function |
| Nhtsa id | 25V401000 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V401000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | Yes |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Defect summary | Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." |
| Completion rate | 83.24 |
| Corrective action | Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C26. |
| Consequence summary | A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. |
| Mfr campaign number | 25C26 |
| Potentially affected | 2345 |
| Report received date | 2025-06-13T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |