NHTSA Campaign 25V544000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Aug 22, 2025 · 499,129 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed September 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated August 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD EDGE 2015 499,129
FORD EDGE 2016 499,129
FORD EDGE 2017 499,129
FORD EDGE 2018 499,129
LINCOLN MKX 2016 499,129
LINCOLN MKX 2017 499,129
LINCOLN MKX 2018 499,129

Source: NHTSA Campaign 25V544000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.