Ford F-150 Lightning BEV (2025) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
Ford is recalling certain 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles due to front brake jounce hose bracket screws that may loosen, causing brake fluid leaks and increased stopping distance.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What happened, in plain English
Ford is recalling 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV electric trucks because loose front brake jounce hose bracket screws can cause brake fluid leaks. This increases stopping distance and raises crash risk. Affected vehicles were mailed notification letters starting July 15, 2025. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1341975-ford-f-150-lightning-bev-2025-recall-brake-fluid-leak.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1341975-ford-f-150-lightning-bev-2025-recall-brake-fluid-leak · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #25V438000
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“Ford F-150 Lightning BEV (2025) Recall: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1341975-ford-f-150-lightning-bev-2025-recall-brake-fluid-leak. Based on NHTSA recall #25V438000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=25V438000).
Why it’s dangerous
Loose front brake jounce hose bracket screws can cause the jounce hose to contact the tire. This leads to brake fluid leaks, which extend the stopping distance and increase crash risk.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2025 Ford F-150 Lightning BEV electric trucks are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the fix are at risk of longer stopping distances and potential crashes.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025 F-150 Lightning BEV vehicles. The recall was notified to owners via mail starting July 15, 2025. Ford's recall number is 25S71.
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What to do — step by step
Contact Ford Customer Service
Call 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a brake inspection and repair.
Get Brakes Inspected
Dealers will inspect and replace front brake hose bracket screws at no cost.
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will inspect the front brake hose and replace both brake jounce hose bracket screws, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 15, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S71.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #25V438000 (June 27, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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