Ford recalls 2025 Expedition vehicles with potential power brake assist loss during driving or ADAS use, increasing crash risk. Owners must update EBB software via OTA or dealer.
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.
Ford is recalling 2025 Expedition vehicles due to a risk of power brake assist failure while driving or when using ADAS features, which could extend stopping distance and cause crashes. This issue requires a free software update to fix.
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module can malfunction while driving or when ADAS features are active, causing a loss of power brake assist. This may extend stopping distance and lead to crashes, especially when the vehicle is using driver assistance systems.
Owners of 2025 Ford Expedition vehicles are affected. Drivers using ADAS features may face higher risk if the brake assist fails.
Check for 2025 Expedition vehicles. The recall was notified to owners on August 22, 2025, and the EBB software update is free.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule an over-the-air software update or dealer service.
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.
The Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module may malfunction while driving or when using ADAS features, causing a loss of power brake assist that could extend stopping distance and increase crash risk.
Ford will update the EBB software over-the-air (OTA) or at a dealer for free. Owners received notification letters on August 22, 2025.
No. The recall requires a software update, so vehicles can be used safely after the update. The hazard does not require immediate stoppage.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 25V488000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 25V488000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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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.
