Ford Again Stumbled On Car Withdrawal Problems, Hundreds Of Thousands Affected By Electronic Brakes

The all-new 2025 Lincoln Navigator. (Photo: Lincoln)

JAKARTA - Just entered the eighth month of 2025, Ford is back in the spotlight after a total recall of more than two million cars in the United States and this number is likely to continue to grow.

Most recently, Ford announced a recall on Tuesday, August 5, of its 312,120 vehicles. This recall is linked to an electronic brake booster (EBB) problem that has the potential to cause a sudden loss of brake thrust.

Vehicles affected by this recall, it reported Car and Driver and Motor1 are the latest models in 2025, covering several popular variants such as Ford F-150, Expedition, Bronco, and Ranger, as well as Lincoln Navigator. The majority of the vehicles recalled were the F-150 pickup, with a total of 217,969 units.

According to the recall document, the EBB module in this vehicle is prone to unstable electrical voltage disruptions. Instant voltage fluctuations can trigger a surge in currents that causes the EBB module to shut down. When this module dies, the driver will lose the brake boost, which results in braking becoming more difficult and the braking distance is longer.

Even though the brakes are still working, the driver will feel a change in the sensation of the brake pedal and need to step deeper. In addition, the ABS warning light, electronic stability control, and brake lights will turn on on on the dashboard.

As of mid-July, Ford had received 37 guarantee claims related to the matter and one report of a low-speed crash. Luckily, there were no reports of injuries or fires associated with these defects.

To solve this problem, Ford will conduct a software update on the EBB module. Vehicle owners can choose to get this update over-the-air starting this August, or take it to the nearest Ford authorized dealer.