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Ford Edge Lincoln MKX Rear Brake Hose May Leak
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A brake fluid leak can extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 25V544000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| 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
On certain Edge and MKX vehicles, the rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
What you should do
Contact a Ford dealer or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The brake hose inspection and any needed replacement will be free.
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 25V544000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
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
The bigger picture
- Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals · all 20 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln hydraulic brake recalls involving fluid leaks and lost assist · all 7 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- 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.
- Safety risk
- 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.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.