Ford is recalling over 312,000 US vehicles over a defect with with their brakes that can increase the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Friday.
The issue involves an unexpected voltage disturbance, which may cause a current surge that shuts down a brake booster motor in the vehicle and leads to a loss of braking power, increasing the distance before a complete stop can be reached.
Certain 2025 Lincoln Navigator, F-150, Expedition, Bronco and Ranger models are included in the recall.
The automaker estimates about 1% of 312,120 recalled units have the defect, or about 3,121 cars.
Ford said it is aware of one alleged low-speed crash related to the defect, as well as 37 warranty claims associated with the malfunction.
It is not aware of any injuries or fires due to a loss of brake power.
If drivers experience a loss in brake power assist, the digital instrument cluster will show a message and lit-up symbols.
An audible alert will also sound.
The module software will be updated over-the-air or by a dealer, free of charge, the automaker said.
Letters notifying owners of the recall are expected to be mailed on Aug. 25.
