More than 300,000 Fords just got recalled for a brake issue you can’t ignore

Ford is recalling more than 300,000 vehicles over concerns that problems with the power brake assist system could lead to a crash. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration issued the safety notice, noting that the issue could extend stopping distances for a vehicle in motion. 

The affected vehicles are 2025 versions of Ford’s Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger. According to the NHTSA, the vehicles might also experience malfunctions in the electronic brake booster (EBB) module when using the advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature, which could similarly interfere with the power brake assist system and cause an accident. For affected vehicles, the EBB issue can be resolved with an over-the-air software update or at a dealer for free. 

The new recall is the latest in a spate of recent recalls for the auto maker. In July, Ford recalled almost 700,000 vehicles over a fuel leak problem that could cause a fire under the hood. That recall, which impacted some Bronco Sport and Ford Escape models, was the result of a yearlong investigation into ongoing problems with the vehicles’ fuel injectors. Just prior to that, an even wider recall was issued over worries about the low-pressure fuel pump on more than 850,000 Ford vehicles.

Car recalls are on the rise broadly, but Ford’s issues stand out. The manufacturer tops the list for the most vehicle recalls in the U.S., though the company’s leadership hopes to nip future issues in the bud by holding new vehicles for an extra phase of quality checks. “What we’re going to see long term is fewer recalls and lower warranty costs because of this new process,” Ford CEO Jim Farley said in an earnings call last year.