Ford Edge; Lincoln MKX: Service brakes

Date

Aug. 10, 2020

Filed by

Ford Motor Company

Vehicles

Ford Edge (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018); Lincoln MKX (2016, 2017, 2018)

Component

Service Brakes; Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Foundation Components › Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

Description of the defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Potentially affected

488594

What can happen

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20S42.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

May 13, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

20S42

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Left Front Brake Hose · Edge and MKX · F2GC-2B557-AD; Left Front Brake Hose · Edge and MKX · F2GC-2B557-AE; Right Front Brake Hose · Edge and MKX · F2GC-2078-AD; Right Front Brake Hose · Edge and MKX · F2GC-2078-AE

Recall number

20V469000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.