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Automotive · Australia · 2025-09-12

Ford vehicle: software issue may reduce brake boost function

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-12
Manufacturer	FORD MOTOR COMPANY OF AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
Models affected	Ranger
Model year	2024 - 2025
Units affected	1643
Defect	Due to a software issue, the brake boost function may not operate as intended. As a result, braking could be reduced requiring greater pedal force and potentially increasing the vehicle’s stopping distance._x000D_ Note: If this occurs, the Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Stability Control (ESC), and Brake telltales will illuminate warning lights and audible alert on the instrument cluster. A reduction in braking performance could increase the risk of an accident causing serious injury or death to vehicle occupants and other road users.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Ford Motor Company Australia asking them to schedule an appointment with their local dealership to have the work carried out, free of charge.
Recall number	REC-006430
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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