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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·25V401000·Announced 2025-06-13

Ford Super Duty brake pushrod springs missing; owners told not to drive

Ford is recalling certain 2025 Super Duty trucks because the brake booster pushrod retaining spring may not have been installed, risking sudden loss of brake function.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: A missing retaining spring that can disconnect the brake pushrod is a structural vehicle defect, and NHTSA carries a do-not-drive advisory on this recall.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2025 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD and F-550 SD vehicles under NHTSA campaign number 25V401000. The potential number of units affected is 2,345.

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 a Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard. According to NHTSA, a sudden loss of brake function increases the risk of a crash.

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.

Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Pickup truck
Hazard
Affected units
2,345

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • F-250 SD
  • F-350 SD
  • F-450 SD
  • F-550 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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