The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2022-2024 Navigator and Expedition vehicles. The front brake lines may contact the engine air cleaner outlet pipe and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and reduced brake function.
The risk
A loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the front brake line and replace the brake line or air cleaner outlet pipe, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 29, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S47.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2022, 2023, 2024 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Expedition | 2022 | 116 | 12 |
| Ford Expedition | 2023 | 65 | 8 |
| Ford Expedition | 2024 | 78 | 7 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2022 | 21 | 14 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2023 | 7 | 8 |
| Lincoln Navigator | 2024 | 16 | 7 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2025
37 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
| 25V873000 17 Dec 2025 | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| 25V859000 11 Dec 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 25V846000 9 Dec 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 25V823000 1 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V768000 6 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V693000 10 Oct 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V564000 29 Aug 2025 | Tuff Trailer USA Inc. |
| 25V550000 26 Aug 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025