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INFO 2025 Ford Ranger Electronic Brake Booster Recall


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Ford Motor Company has initiated a significant safety recall affecting multiple 2025 vehicle models due to a potential malfunction in the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module. This issue could lead to an unexpected loss of power brake assist, impacting vehicle stopping distances and safety, particularly when Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) are in use.

Key Highlights​

  • Affected Models: 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger vehicles.
  • Total Units: Approximately 312,120 vehicles potentially involved.
  • Core Problem: Malfunction in the EBB module causing loss of power brake assist.
  • Safety Risks: Extended stopping distances and unexpected braking behavior with ADAS, increasing crash risk.
  • Remedy: Free software update for the EBB module, available over-the-air (OTA) or through dealers.
  • NHTSA Campaign: 25V488000.
  • Ford Recall Number: 25S77.
  • Contact Info: Owners can call Ford at 1-866-436-7332 or visit a local dealer for vehicle-specific details via the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS).

Understanding the Recall Issue​

The recall stems from a defect in the Electronic Brake Booster (EBB) module installed in affected vehicles. Ford’s investigation, based on supplier process and maintenance records, identified that certain EBB modules may malfunction during operation. This can occur while driving or when utilizing ADAS features, resulting in a sudden loss of power brake assist. Without this assist, drivers may experience longer stopping distances, which heightens the risk of accidents. Ford emphasizes that vehicles equipped with these suspect EBB modules are traceable through their production processes, ensuring precise identification of impacted units.

Affected Vehicle Details​

The recall covers a range of light vehicles and multipurpose passenger vehicles from Ford’s lineup. For the 2025 Ford Ranger, approximately 20,552 units are affected, with production tracing back to vehicles fitted with the problematic EBB. Similarly, the 2025 Ford Bronco sees 39,913 potentially involved vehicles, produced between May 31, 2024, and June 17, 2025. The 2025 Ford Expedition accounts for 26,582 units, built from November 8, 2023, to June 9, 2025. Although specific counts for the Lincoln Navigator and F-150 are not detailed here, they contribute to the overall total of 312,120 vehicles. These models are not assembled in VIN order, so owners should verify applicability directly with Ford.

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The 2025 Ranger has already seen three known recalls as of August 2025:

  1. Driver’s Seat Frame Bolts May Be Missing or Loose
    Bolts connecting the driver’s seat to the frame may not be tightened properly, violating federal safety standards.
    Fix: Dealers will inspect and tighten or replace seat bolts.
    Recall Number: 25C16
  2. Faulty Instrument Cluster Configuration
    Some trucks built between March 17–20, 2025 may have blank or misconfigured displays, omitting warnings like collision alerts or traction control.
    Fix: Dealer or over-the-air configuration update.
    Vehicles Affected: Approximately 45 units.
  3. Brake Booster Software Failure
    Part of a wider recall affecting over 312,000 Ford vehicles, including the Ranger. Brake assist may fail, reducing braking effectiveness and ADAS features.
    Fix: Software update—either OTA or dealer-installed.
    Date Announced: August 1, 2025

2024 Ford Ranger Recalls​

The 2024 Ford Ranger has been subject to five official recalls issued by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

  1. Power Closing Windows May Pinch
    Automated “global close” feature may not reverse upon object detection, risking injury.
    Fix: Software update to the door modules.
    Recall Number: 24C24 / 24V-597
  2. Unexpected Vehicle Movement
    Transmission valve body defects may cause movement when in neutral or reverse.
    Fix: Transmission service; affected multiple Ford models.
    Recall Number: 25S19
  3. Fuel Vapor Leak Risk
    A loose bracket may cause the vapor line to rub against the fuel line, increasing fire risk.
    Fix: Dealers will inspect and secure bracket.
    Recall Number: 24S71
  4. Front Upper Control Arm Fastener Issue
    Missing or loose fasteners on the front control arm could lead to steering failure.
    Fix: Inspection and tightening/replacement of hardware.
    Recall Number: 24S64
  5. Duplicate Window Pinch Recall
    An overlapping recall again addresses the pinch hazard with the global window closing system.
    Fix: Same as #1, affecting 70,000+ vehicles.
 
Heaven forbid they stick with something proven to work, like an old fashioned brake booster.

And what the heck is going on with Ford and all the issues they are having? Did they cheap out too much on components? I understand that they don't make mich of what goes into a vehicle since it is contracted out, but they aren't doing any oversight on the quality control of what they are putting in their vehicles? From what I'm hearing, they have the highest recall rate of any manufacturer.
 
Heaven forbid they stick with something proven to work, like an old fashioned brake booster.

And what the heck is going on with Ford and all the issues they are having? Did they cheap out too much on components? I understand that they don't make mich of what goes into a vehicle since it is contracted out, but they aren't doing any oversight on the quality control of what they are putting in their vehicles? From what I'm hearing, they have the highest recall rate of any manufacturer.


well...with boosted applications its complicated no matter what. you either have a hydroboost....vacuum pump.....accumulator systems..

this is why if i buy a new truck. will likely be a gen 1 or gen 2 coyote will be the newest so far.


or a new ranger and i will put a coyote in it.....though likely a LS.
 

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