2022-2024 Brake Safety Recall

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

Ford has issued a safety recall for 2022 - 2024 Ford Expedition (and Lincoln Navigator) models due to a potential brake safety defect: https://www.newsmax.com/finance/streettalk/ford-recall-brakes/2025/05/14/id/1210877/

 

[MrZeke]

I purchased mine three months ago, and at 4,000 miles, there have been no issues. Has anyone had this issue?

 

[DieselMonk]

Not yet (knock on wood).

 

[bb37]

Full details in this thread: https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...ion-reporting-of-substandard-condition.58468/

 

[HazBeen]

The above-linked information on Safety Recall 25S47 was communicated to dealerships today...



It is unfortunate that a photo of an uninvolved 2025 Expedition is being associated with this Field Service Action.

Good luck!

 

[99WhiteC5Coupe]

The above-linked information on Safety Recall 25S47 was communicated to dealerships today...

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It is unfortunate that a photo of an uninvolved 2025 Expedition is being associated with this Field Service Action.

Good luck!

I did not notice the pictured Expedition in the article was a 2025 model (until I returned and reread the article) - I passed over the picture to read the text about the recall.

I did find it interesting that the media is able to report the safety recall before the Ford / Lincoln dealers are notified.

 

[MrZeke]

The recall notice states that clearance must exceed 10mm, and the brake line must be properly secured. I verified both using Mitutoyo calipers and confirmed that the brake line is retained with clamps. For reference, an average male index finger width is about 14mm—if you can pass a finger through it, the clearance is sufficient.

 

[HazBeen]

@99WhiteC5Coupe : I suspect media reports are developed from information on the National Highway Transportation Administration (NHTSA) website, which in this case, includes the below-attached Part 573 Safety Recall Report, dated May 9, 2025, that provides this interesting Anatomy-Of-A-Recall...

Chronology : On February 27, 2025, an issue pertaining to front brake line leaks was brought to Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) for review following an internal detection of an increase of brake system warranty on 2022 model year Navigator vehicles. From March 2025 to April 2025, Ford reviewed assembly plant records and investigated the assembly process. Through this investigation, Ford’s CCRG discovered that Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant (KTP) had modified the radiator hose stowage process during engine decking. This modification was done to prevent the brake line from being bent and was made starting on November 20, 2024 to ensure proper clearances were met. The CCRG determined that Expedition and Navigator vehicles, produced prior to this stowage process modification at KTP, could potentially experience a bent brake line during the engine installation process. Under the old process, during engine installation, the radiator hose could catch the right front brake line, bending it, which could lead to misrouting of the brake tube and rubbing against the engine air cleaner outlet pipe. The engine installation process at KTP was initiated for 2022 MY production, which also included a new brake line design. As of April 17, 2025, Ford is aware of 45 warranty reports of a front brake line leak received between November 4, 2022 and April 8, 2024. Additionally, Ford is aware of two field reports received on August 4, 2022 and April 10, 2025, and two Customer Service Reports received on June 26, 2024 and August 28, 2024. On May 2, 2025, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition.

Good luck!

 

[Fastcar]

The recall notice states that clearance must exceed 10mm, and the brake line must be properly secured. I verified both using Mitutoyo calipers and confirmed that the brake line is retained with clamps. For reference, an average male index finger width is about 14mm—if you can pass a finger through it, the clearance is sufficient.

Thanks for the info and pic's!

 

[NevadaGeo]

I checked mine, build date August 24, 2023, and there is about 2 inches of clearance.

 

[Danm355]

I purchased mine three months ago, and at 4,000 miles, there have been no issues. Has anyone had this issue?

I have a 2022 Expedition Platinum and my Ford dealer called me on Wednesday about the recall and sent someone to my house check it and repair it. I didn't have any problems but they wanted to check it out.

 

[tylernaef13]

2024 bought 2 months ago. no issue yet