The problem
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2025 Maverick and Escape vehicles. The cover for the electric brake booster's ECU may cause the printed circuit board to overheat and result in a loss of vehicle stability control systems (anti-lock braking, electronic stability control, and traction control) or a loss of brake power assist.
The risk
Loss of vehicle stability control or brake power assist can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on November 17, 2025.
Recall details
| NHTSA campaign | 25V-787 (25V787000) |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer number | 25SC6 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Component | Electronic stability control (ESC) |
| Report date | November 14, 2025 |
| Owners notified | November 28, 2025 |
| Vehicles affected | 2 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Vehicles covered
Frequently asked questions
Is the recall 25V-787 repair free?
Yes. Ford dealers will fix the problem at no cost: Dealers will replace the electric brake booster, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on November 28, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SC6.
How do I know if my car is included?
Not every vehicle of the listed model years is affected — the recall covers 2 vehicles built in a certain window. Check your 17-character VIN with our VIN recall check or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.