The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·20V469000·Announced 2020-08-10

Ford Recalls 2015-2018 Edge and 2016-2018 MKX for Brake Hose Defect

Ford is recalling specific Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles because front brake hoses may rupture prematurely, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, which lengthens the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increases the risk of a crash. The defect affects approximately 488,594 vehicles.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with 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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
LINCOLN, FORD MKX, EDGE
Brand
LINCOLN
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
488,594

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • MKX
  • EDGE

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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