ALERT: American Automobile Manufacturer Forced To Recall Nearly 150,000 Vehicles

Ford is recalling approximately 148,000 vehicles in two separate recalls, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced.

“The automaker will recall 123,611 vehicles due to a fluid leak that could reduce braking performance and increase stopping distance,” Reuters stated.

“This affects certain 2017–18 Ford F-150, Expedition, and Lincoln Navigator models,” the outlet added.

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Per Reuters:

Dealers are expected to replace the affected parts like the master cylinder or the brake booster, free of charge, the U.S. auto safety regulator said.

Separately, Ford is calling back 24,655 of its 2025 Explorer vehicles as a powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the vehicle’s park system or cause an engine stall, according to the regulator.

Dealers are expected to fix the software issue free of charge, with owners receiving notification letters by May 26.

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From TODAY:

Per the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there are two larger recalls affecting more than 148,000 cars.

One recall, which could potentially affect up to 123,611 cars, was issued across six vehicles as “the brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.”

In April 16 letter from the NHTSA, in which they acknowledged the recall, the agency states that a brake fluid leak can reduce brake functionality and extend the distance needed to stop, thus increasing the risk of crash.

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Another recall, potentially affecting up to 24,655 cars, was issued across one vehicle as “the powertrain control module (PCM) may reset while driving, which can damage the park system or cause an engine stall.”

In that recall acknowledgment letter, also issued on April 16, the agency said a damaged park system can potentially lead to a vehicle rollaway when it is parked without the parking brake and if the engine stalls while driving it can lead to a loss of drive power. Both instances can increase the risk of a crash.

Several smaller recalls were also issued throughout the month of April, including issues related to the high voltage battery pack, power windows and rearview cameras.