Ford Recalls Affect Several Models
Two events intended to address issues that could lead to crashes.

Recalls affect F-150s, Explorers, Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators
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Ford issued two separate recalls affecting nearly 150,000 pickup and SUV units.
One recall, encompassing the biggest number of vehicles, involves about 124,000 Ford F-150s and Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators of the 2017 and 2018 model years.
The vehicles’ brake master cylinder may develop a leak, causing reduced braking function and more distance needed to stop them, according to documents filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Ford estimates 1% of the recall population has the problem.
Dealers will replace the master brake cylinder, and if it had been leaking, they’ll also replace the brake booster.
Ford is scheduled to mail recall notices to owners on April 28.
In the other recall, a software error can lead to vehicle park system damage, posing rollaway risk. It affects nearly 25,000 Explorers of the 2025 model year.
Ford says every recalled vehicle has the issue, which involves the power train control module resetting while they’re in motion, resulting in acceleration or motive power loss. The issue can also temporarily lock the transmission while the vehicle is moving, potentially damaging the system and leading to a rollaway.
Drivers may experience their vehicles stuck in park, find they can’t shift them into park, or the vehicles not moving while in gear. The vehicles may also display a malfunction indicator light in their instrument panel.
Dealers will update the power train control module software to remedy the problem.
Ford is scheduled to mail recall notices to owners on May 26.
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