2025 Ford Maverick Stability Control Recall (25V787)
Ford Motor Company · 2 vehicles · Reported November 14, 2025
Ford Motor Company is recalling 2 2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Ford Maverick vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist. Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash. Dealers will make the repair free of charge.
Recall 25V787 at a glance
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V787000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer recall number | 25SC6 |
| Date reported to NHTSA | November 14, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Vehicles | 2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Ford Maverick |
| Units affected | 2 |
| Build dates | June 17, 2025 to June 17, 2025 |
| Component | Electronic Stability Control (Esc) |
| Safety risk | Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash. |
| Fix | Available at dealers |
What is wrong with the 2025 Ford Maverick in recall 25V787?
The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
Is it safe to drive a 2025 Maverick with recall 25V787?
NHTSA has not told owners to stop driving, but the risk is real: Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA describes the risk this way: Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA has not issued a do-not-drive or park-outside warning for this recall. Still, get the repair done as soon as it is available, and stop driving if you notice symptoms related to the electronic stability control.
Which vehicles are included in recall 25V787?
Recall 25V787 covers 2 vehicles: 2025 Ford Escape; 2025 Ford Maverick.
NHTSA lists 2 vehicles in this campaign, built June 17, 2025 to June 17, 2025. Not every vehicle of these models and years is included, so check your VIN.
| Model years | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Ford | Escape |
| 2025 | Ford | Maverick |
What is the fix for the Maverick stability control recall?
Yes. Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge.
Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
When was recall 25V787 announced?
Ford Motor Company reported recall 25V787 to NHTSA on November 14, 2025.
| Date | What happened |
|---|---|
| June 17, 2025 | First affected vehicle built (per Ford Motor Company's filing). |
| June 17, 2025 | Last affected vehicle built. |
| November 14, 2025 | Ford Motor Company filed the defect report with NHTSA; NHTSA assigned campaign 25V787000. |
| November 28, 2025 | Owner notification letters mailed (per NHTSA). |
This recall was filed 10 months ago, and vehicles were built over a span of 0 days. If your Maverick was built in that window, the VIN check below is the way to confirm it is included.
How do I check if my Maverick is part of recall 25V787?
Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. If recall 25V787 is open on your Maverick, it will be listed there.
The fastest check is NHTSA’s VIN lookup. Type in the 17 characters from your registration or insurance card. Because only some 2025 Maverick vehicles are included, the VIN check is the only reliable way to know. A brand-new recall may take several days to show up.
What should Maverick owners do about recall 25V787?
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 25V787000 applies to your Maverick.
- Book the recall appointment with any authorized Ford dealer. Ask up front whether parts are available and how long the vehicle will be there.
- 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.
- Keep a simple log of any electronic stability control symptoms with dates and mileage. Video of a warning light or the problem happening is strong evidence.
- 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 Maverick owners reporting to NHTSA?
Owners have filed 48 complaints with NHTSA about these vehicles since 2020, 4 of them about the driver assistance.
Too few NHTSA complaints about the driver assistance have been filed since recall 25V787 was reported (2) to say whether the fix is holding.
NHTSA’s public complaint database lists 48 owner complaints filed since 2020 for the vehicles in this recall, and 4 of them involve the driver assistance. 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 Escape: 24 complaints in total, 3 about the driver assistance
- 2025 Ford Maverick: 24 complaints in total, 1 about the driver assistance
Here is what some owners told NHTSA, in their own words (excerpts, unverified):
The contact owns a 2025 Ford Escape. The contact stated while driving at undisclosed speeds, the Forward Collision Avoidance system engaged erroneously.
2025 Ford Escape owner, MI, NHTSA complaint 11669703, filed June 27, 2025
The contact is currently renting a 2025 Ford Escape . The contact stated while attempting to park the vehicle, he took his foot off the accelerator pedal and the vehicle unintendedly accelerated independently. No warnings light illuminated. An independent mechanic or dealer was not contacted.
2025 Ford Escape owner, AZ, NHTSA complaint 11737838, filed May 14, 2026
The contact's employer owns a 2025 Ford Maverick. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45 MPH, the pre-collision warning light suddenly activated, and the vehicle abruptly stopped. After pulling over and waiting for several minutes, the contact was able to continue driving.
2025 Ford Maverick owner, GA, NHTSA complaint 11753287, filed July 28, 2026
Can recall 25V787 make my Maverick 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 electronic stability control recall means their Maverick 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)).
When a driver assistance feature on the 2025 Ford Maverick brakes for no reason or stops working, it affects both safety and value. Software fixes do not always hold, which is why repeat repair records matter.
The recall repair is available at dealers. If it works, great. If the same symptom comes back, the recall visit is one repair attempt and the next visit is another.
California law presumes a reasonable number of attempts has been made if, within 18 months or 18,000 miles of delivery, the same problem was repaired two or more times for a defect likely to cause death or serious injury, four or more times for any covered defect, or the vehicle was out of service for repairs more than 30 days in total (Civ. Code 1793.22(b)). Some of these require written notice to the manufacturer. A claim can still succeed outside that window.
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 25V787
Is the 25V787000 recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
How do I know if my Maverick is part of recall 25V787000?
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.
What should I keep for a possible lemon law claim?
Keep every repair order, the recall owner letter, your purchase or lease contract, and notes on dates, mileage and symptoms. Make sure each dealer visit is written up, even when the dealer says it cannot find a problem.
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 25V787000 (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
Attorney advertising. America’s Lemon Lawyer is a trade name of Wynn Law Group, APC. Responsible attorney: Jacob Shayesteh, Esq. (SBN 362320). This page is general information, not legal advice. America’s Lemon Lawyer is not affiliated with NHTSA or Ford. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.