NHTSA Campaign 20V469000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Aug 10, 2020 · 488,594 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FORD | EDGE | 2015 | 488,594 |
| FORD | EDGE | 2016 | 488,594 |
| FORD | EDGE | 2017 | 488,594 |
| FORD | EDGE | 2018 | 488,594 |
| LINCOLN | MKX | 2016 | 488,594 |
| LINCOLN | MKX | 2017 | 488,594 |
| LINCOLN | MKX | 2018 | 488,594 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V469000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.