Ford Ranger Recall R/2025/326: Potential Loss Of Brake Assist, Who Is Affected And What To Do
- Urgent
- How serious
- 15 Aug 2025
- Launched
- 14,736
- vehicles in the UK
- 25S77
- Manufacturer’s campaign code
Ford recalled Ranger vehicles built between 10 September 2024 and 18 February 2026. Some vehicles could experience loss of brake boost and extended brake pedal travel and stopping distance. The dealer will update the Electric Brake Boost module software to the latest level. You won't usually pay for it.1
What’s Wrong
Some vehicles could experience loss of brake boost and extended brake pedal travel and stopping distance.
DVSA's Original Wording
Concern: 25S77 - Ranger - Potential loss of brake assist Defect: Affected vehicles could experience loss of brake boost and extended brake pedal travel and stopping distance. Remedy: Update the Electric Brake Boost module software to the latest level.
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The Risk
The recall notice describes the concern as: potential loss of brake assist.
The Fix
The dealer will update the Electric Brake Boost module software to the latest level. The fix is a software update, which usually takes under an hour at the dealer.
Are You Affected?
Ranger built between 10 September 2024 and 18 February 2026 may be included. Ford estimates 14,736 vehicles in the UK. Enter your registration to check, then confirm by VIN with Ford, because not every car in the date range may be included.
Which Car Is It?
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What To Do Now
- Check your car by registration above, then by VIN with Ford.
- Book with any franchised Ford dealer, quoting the campaign code 25S77 or the DVSA reference R/2025/326. See how to get a Ford recall fixed.
- Follow the letter's instructions until the repair is done. See can you drive a car with a recall?.
Related Recalls
| Launched | Vehicle and fault | Severity | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RangerEngine failure | Urgent | R/2026/289 | |
| Kuga, RangerPotential exhaust gas recirculation valve failure | Urgent | R/2026/160 | |
| RangerHigh voltage battery tray retaining bracket replacement | Urgent | R/2026/123 | |
| RangerAutomatic Transmission no reverse | Low | R/2026/174 | |
| RangerTransmission oil pump gears software update | Low | R/2026/127 |
This is one of 378 Ford recalls in DVSA’s data. The Ford recall launched before it was R/2025/317 on 7 Aug 2025, for ground connection inspection. The one launched after it was R/2025/293 on 3 Sep 2025, for battery Discharge. You can also see every Ford recall, all recalls launched in 2025 and brake recalls across every make.
Source: DVSA recall R/2025/326, launched 15 August 2025. Data updated 15 October 2026. How we grade urgency.
Sources
- The Code does not itself say repairs are free. GOV.UK guidance says "You will not usually have to pay for any repairs or parts under a safety recall." gov.uk Checked 15 Oct 2026.