NHTSA campaign 25V236000 · Ford campaign 25S37
Ford and Lincoln Recall 25V-236: Loss of Brake Function from Brake Fluid Leak
- Recall influenced by NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation
NHTSA recall 25V236000 (Ford campaign 25S37) was reported by Ford Motor Company on April 11, 2025, with 123,611 vehicles potentially affected (per NHTSA). NHTSA's record lists the Ford Expedition, Ford F-150 and Lincoln Navigator for model years 2017–2018. Owners were notified on September 25, 2025, per NHTSA.
Updated daily from NHTSA's recall files
Is my vehicle included?
This page lists, by model year, the vehicles NHTSA's recall record names for campaign 25V236000 in the model years try.vin imports (1995 and later); NHTSA's own record can list more. A model year on the list doesn't mean every vehicle of that year is included, and some may already have been repaired.
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Key facts
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V236000 (also written 25V-236 or 25V236)
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Ford campaign number
- 25S37
- Report received
- Potentially affected
- 123,611 vehicles (per NHTSA)
- Component
- Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Master Cylinder
- Owners notified
Repair completion: 33.9% (latest rate the manufacturer reported to NHTSA; dataset updated October 21, 2026)
NHTSA cautions against comparing completion rates across recalls or manufacturers. How try.vin reads them.
Vehicles listed for this recall
NHTSA's recall record lists these vehicles for recall 25V236000. try.vin imports model years 1995 and later, so NHTSA's own list can be longer. Model years with a try.vin recall page link to it. Build dates are NHTSA's range for a model year (per NHTSA); a vehicle built in that range is not necessarily included.
Ford
Ford Expedition
Ford F-150
Lincoln
All Lincoln recallsNHTSA's recall notice
As NHTSA's recall record states it for campaign 25V236000.
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017-2018 F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Safety consequence
A brake fluid leak can cause reduced brake function and extend the distance required to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 25, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S37. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 22V-150.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1- 888-275-9171) or go to www.safercar.gov.
Sources
Official NHTSA notice for recall 25V236000
Campaign details come from NHTSA's recall files, which try.vin imports once a day. The plain-language subject and the completion rate come from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Recalls Data dataset. How try.vin reads recall data.