US EditionFord Recalls Almost 500,000 SUVs For Potential Brake Fluid Leak—After Previously Recalling 355,000 Trucks
Ford is recalling 497,624 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX SUVs due to a defective brake hose that may leak fluid and increase crash risk, NHTSA said.
- On Aug. 22, Ford Motor Co. issued a recall for nearly 500,000 SUVs in the U.S. due to a possible brake fluid leak that could impair stopping performance, the NHTSA says.
- The recall targets specific older models including 2015–2018 Ford Edge SUVs and 2016–2018 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury SUVs, reflecting a focus on 2015–2018 model years.
- Ford plans to start mailing recall notices on Sept. 8, 2025 and will send a second alert once a fix is available; dealers were told to hold deliveries and repairs will be free at Ford or Lincoln dealerships.
- Ford Motor Co. says there have been no reported injuries so far, and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates about 1% of recalled vehicles may be affected.
- Ford has issued 106 recalls in 2025, accounting for 39% of this year's recalls and following around 356,000 F‑Series trucks recalled earlier this week, NHTSA says.
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Ford recalls nearly 500,000 Edge SUVs and luxury Lincoln MKS vehicles in the U.S. for a brake fluid leak
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half-a-million vehicles because of a possible brake fluid leak. WWJ Auto Beat Reporter Jeff Gilbert has the details.
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