2025 Ford F-450 SD Brake Pedal Recall (25V401)
Ford Motor Company · 2,345 vehicles · Reported June 13, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 2,345 2025 Ford F-250 SD; 2025 Ford F-350 SD; 2025 Ford F-450 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems." A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done.
Recall 25V401 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V401000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25C26 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | June 13, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford F-250 SD; 2025 Ford F-350 SD; 2025 Ford F-450 SD |
| Units affected | 2,345 |
| Build dates | March 19, 2025 to May 4, 2025 |
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic > Pedals And Linkages |
| Safety risk | A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Ford F-450 SD in recall 25V401?
The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 F-550 SD, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, and F-250 SD vehicles. The brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, which can allow the pushrod to disconnect from the brake pedal and cause a sudden loss of brake function. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) numbers 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems" and 105, "Hydraulic and electric brake systems."
Is it safe to drive a 2025 F-450 SD with recall 25V401?
No. NHTSA lists recall 25V401 as a Do Not Drive recall. Leave the vehicle parked until the repair is done.
NHTSA lists this as a Do Not Drive recall. The manufacturer is telling owners not to drive these vehicles until the recall repair is done. Call the dealer and ask for a tow and a loaner or rental.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: A sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V401?
Recall 25V401 covers 2,345 vehicles: 2025 Ford F-250 SD; 2025 Ford F-350 SD; 2025 Ford F-450 SD.
NHTSA lists 2,345 vehicles in this campaign, built March 19, 2025 to May 4, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | F-250 SD |
| 2025 | Ford | F-350 SD |
| 2025 | Ford | F-450 SD |
What is the fix for the F-450 SD brake pedal recall?
Yes. Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired.
Owners are advised not to drive their vehicles until they have been repaired. Dealers will inspect and repair the brake pedal assembly as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 20, 2025. Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25C26.
When was recall 25V401 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V401 to NHTSA on June 13, 2025. NHTSA lists the owner letter date as June 20, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| May 4, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| June 13, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V401000. |
| June 20, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 15 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 46 days. If your F-450 SD was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my F-450 SD is part of recall 25V401?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V401 is open on your F-450 SD, it will be listed there.
Look up your VIN on nhtsa.gov/recalls. If 25V401000 is open on your F-450 SD, it will be listed there, along with Ford recall number 25C26. You can also ask any Ford dealer to run the VIN. The VIN is printed on your registration and visible through the lower driver-side windshield.
What should F-450 SD owners do about recall 25V401?
Check your VIN, schedule the free recall repair, and keep a repair order for every dealer visit.
- Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm recall 25V401000 applies to your F-450 SD.
- Do not drive the vehicle. Ask the dealer to arrange a tow and a loaner.
- Call a Ford dealer and schedule the recall repair. Ask how long the repair takes and whether parts are in stock.
- Get a repair order for every visit, even if the dealer only inspects the vehicle. Read it before you leave and make sure your complaint is written the way you described it.
- Write down when symptoms involving the pedals and linkages happen: date, mileage, speed, weather and what you felt or heard. Photos and short videos help.
- Count the days the vehicle is at the dealer. Days out of service add up toward California's 30-day presumption.
- If the recall repair does not fix it, or the vehicle keeps going back for the same issue, talk to a lemon law attorney.
What are F-450 SD owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 32 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 6 of them about the brakes.
Since recall 25V401 was reported on June 13, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 1 of them (17%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt.
How we counted: we matched NHTSA owner complaints for the model years in this recall that list the brakes and were received on or after June 13, 2025, then flagged narratives that describe a repeat failure or a problem returning after a dealer repair, recall service or software update. Data from NHTSA, accessed October 1, 2026. Complaints are unverified owner reports and may involve a related brakes issue rather than this exact defect; automated text matching can miss or misread some reports.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 32 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 6 of them involve the brakes. Complaints are reports from owners and have not been verified by NHTSA, but a high count for the same component is a sign the problem is widespread.
- 2025 Ford F-250 SD: 16 complaints in total, 5 about the brakes
- 2025 Ford F-350 SD: 14 complaints in total, 1 about the brakes
- 2025 Ford F-450 SD: 2 complaints in total, 0 about the brakes
A few excerpts from owner complaints filed with NHTSA (unverified, lightly trimmed):
Trailer brake controller was at first intermittently failing with message “trailer disconnected” appearing on dashboard. Now > 2,000 miles trailer brakes are not working. Vehicle was updated with SSM 53889 which did not resolve the issue.
2025 Ford F-250 SD owner, OH, NHTSA complaint 11673057, filed July 12, 2025
I purchased a brand-new 2025 Ford F-250 Super Duty on April 1, 2025. The truck has an intermittent and ongoing issue where the dashboard displays “Park Brake Limited Function” or “Park Brake Service Required.” I took the vehicle to the authorized Ford dealer, but they told me the problem cannot be repaired.
2025 Ford F-250 SD owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11675035, filed July 21, 2025
I have about 6,000 miles on the vehicle which was purchased new. There were 2 incidents prior to 2/15/26 (the 3rd incident), but it was only this 3rd incident whereby I could identify the problem. The 2 early incidents I only experienced the smell of burning rubber when driving and exiting the vehicle.
2025 Ford F-250 SD owner, CA, NHTSA complaint 11718907, filed February 18, 2026
Can recall 25V401 make my F-450 SD a lemon in California?
Not by itself. A recall repair that fails, or repeat dealer visits for the same defect, can support a California lemon law claim.
Owners often ask whether this pedals and linkages recall means their F-450 SD qualifies as a lemon. Not by itself. Song-Beverly looks at whether a defect covered by the warranty substantially impairs use, value or safety and was not fixed after a reasonable number of repair attempts (Civ. Code 1793.2(d)).
If the 2025 Ford F-450 SD brakes have needed more than one trip to the dealer, keep every repair order. Brake defects are treated as serious safety problems under California law.
A remedy is available. Many vehicles are fixed on the first try. If the problem returns after the recall repair, or the 2025 Ford F-450 SD has needed other repairs for the same defect, those visits count toward a lemon law claim.
Civil Code 1793.22(b) sets out a presumption that applies in the first 18 months or 18,000 miles: two or more repair attempts for a defect likely to cause death or serious bodily injury, four or more attempts for the same defect, or more than 30 total days out of service for repairs. Written notice to the manufacturer is required in some cases. Owners outside that window can still have a claim.
An owner who prevails in a lemon law case can recover reasonable attorney fees and costs from the manufacturer (Civ. Code 1794(d)). You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
In our cases, a recall repair visit counts as a repair attempt, and it's strongest when the owner complained about the problem before the recall came out. A recall shows the defect is real and that enough owners reported it for the manufacturer to issue a fix.
The biggest mistake I see is waiting too long. The mileage offset starts at your first repair visit for the problem, so the sooner you take it in, the better. If the problem comes and goes, take it in when it happens. You can't go back to that date later.
If you get a recall notice, call a lemon law attorney right away. You may have taken the car in for the same problem before and forgotten, or there may be other recalls related to it.
Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320), Founder and Managing Attorney. Quotes lightly edited for clarity. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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Frequently asked questions about recall 25V401
Did the recall 25V401 fix work?
Since recall 25V401 was reported on June 13, 2025, owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA about the brakes on these vehicles. 1 of them (17%) describe the same problem happening more than once or coming back after a repair attempt. If your vehicle still has the problem after the recall repair, go back to the dealer, get a repair order, and talk to a lemon law attorney.
When will owners be notified?
According to NHTSA, owner notification letters were or are scheduled to be mailed June 20, 2025.
Is the 25V401000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my F-450 SD is part of recall 25V401000?
Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or call a dealer. The VIN is on your registration, insurance card and the lower corner of the windshield.
Does a recall mean my car is a lemon?
Not on its own. A lemon law claim depends on whether a covered defect keeps coming back or keeps the vehicle out of service. A recall repair that fails, or repeat visits for the same problem, can support a claim.
Does the recall fixing my car mean I have no case?
Not necessarily. Even if the recall repair fixed it, you may still have a case, and a car that's a year or more old can still qualify.
Do used cars qualify for California lemon law?
We take certified pre-owned, demo and dealer vehicles. Since the California Supreme Court's Rodriguez decision in 2024, ordinary used cars generally do not qualify.
How long does a recall lemon law case take?
Recall-related cases typically resolve in one to three months from your first call. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
What does a lemon law attorney cost?
You pay nothing, win or lose. We are paid only if you win, and the manufacturer pays our fees, including in settlements. If a case is lost, our firm covers the costs.
Sources
- NHTSA recall record 25V401000 (recall report and owner letters are posted there)
- NHTSA complaints and recalls data, accessed October 1, 2026
- California Civil Code 1793.2 and 1793.22
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