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Ford Edge, Lincoln MKX Front Brake Hoses Can Fail

NHTSA campaign 20V469000 · Reported Aug 10, 2020 · Ford Motor Company

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A ruptured brake hose causes a fluid leak that lengthens stopping distance, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	20V469000
Reported to NHTSA	Aug 10, 2020
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes
Vehicles covered	2 model/year combinations, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

The front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture before they are expected to wear out. When a hose ruptures, brake fluid leaks out, and losing that fluid means the vehicle needs a longer distance to come to a complete stop than it normally would. This makes the brakes less effective at slowing the car down quickly and safely when the driver needs them most.

What you should do

Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected.
Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The front brake hoses will be replaced with revised hoses free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 20V469000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (2)

2018 Ford Edge
2018 Lincoln MKX

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Safety risk: 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.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.