Ford issued three new recalls through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The three recalls cover some of Ford’s most popular models, like the F-150, Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and more. In total, more than 148,000 vehicles are affected across the three recalls, which cover faults in Ford’s software, power windows, and leaking fluids. The largest, a recall for the F-150 and other large Ford vehicles, makes up the bulk of the damage, with more than 123,000 units recalled.
Ford Recalls 123,000 Cars For Leaks
The first of the recalls affects Ford F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator vehicles made from 2017-2018. All told, 123,611 vehicles are affected by the recall. Ford and the NHTSA say that all affected vehicles will be equipped with Ford’s 3.5-liter Ecoboost engines. In around 1% of the recalled vehicles, the brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the master cylinder’s front wheel circuit and into the brake booster.
Meanwhile, a more substantial recall affects 24,655 2025 Ford Explorers.
The loss of brake fluid can cause reduced braking capacity on the front wheels, which are already handling more of the braking share than the rear wheels. If fluids are depleted enough by the leak, drivers may notice a low brake fluid warning from the car, reduced braking distances, a harder brake pedal, or increased pedal travel. The remedy involves a new brake master cylinder, and if a leak is detected, a new brake booster as well. Ford will cover the cost of repairs, and owners will receive notification regarding the recall between April 28 and May 2, 2025. Dealers have already been notified.
Recalls Hit The Explorer, Ranger, And Nautilus
A much smaller recall covers the 2024 Ranger and Lincoln Nautilus, with 1,168 vehicles affected. This is for a fault in the brand’s power window systems. When closing the windows with Ford’s global closing feature, which operates all windows at once, the windows may not automatically stop after detecting an object in their path. Dealers will fix this with a simple software update, applied free of charge. Owners will be notified on or after May 19, 2025.
Meanwhile, a more substantial recall affects 24,655 2025 Ford Explorers. This one covers the SUV’s powertrain control module. According to the NHTSA, it could reset while driving, which could damage the car and cause an engine stall. Once again, a dealer software update is the remedy — free of charge. Owners will be notified on or after May 26, 2025.
TopSpeed’s Take
Ford pledged to improve quality control a while back, and issuing recalls is clearly part of that strategy. Ford issued scores of recalls last year and looks to continue that trend through 2025. Hopefully, this, alongside efforts before production is completed, will result in more reliable vehicles for Ford customers as time goes on.
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