Ford Recalls Half a Million SUVs for Brake Issue
Ford is ending the summer with another recall. This time, almost half a million Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs are being recalled for an issue with the rear brakes that can lead to a fluid leak.
The Blue Oval is recalling 499,129 SUVs, including 414,717 2015-2018 Edges and 2016-2018 84,412 Lincoln MKXs. Affected vehicles have a problem with the rear brake jounce hose, which can rupture and leak fluid. When that happens, the driver may notice a change in brake pedal feel and the vehicle may display a brake warning light in the dash. The leak could also reduce braking force, increasing stopping distance and – you guessed it – increasing the risk of a crash.
Unfortunately, Ford hasn’t figured out what’s causing the leak, saying that it noticed fewer repairs after switching to a new hose braid material, but the direct cause has not yet been determined. As a result, the automaker has not developed a fix.
Ford said it had received 64 warranty claims, three field reports, and 16 customer complaints related to the issue, but no crashes or injuries have been reported. Once the remedy is approved, owners will be notified by mail and can have the issue fixed at a Ford or Lincoln dealer for free.
[Images: Ford/Lincoln]
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Chris grew up in, under, and around cars, but took the long way around to becoming an automotive writer. After a career in technology consulting and a trip through business school, Chris began writing about the automotive industry as a way to reconnect with his passion and get behind the wheel of a new car every week. He focuses on taking complex industry stories and making them digestible by any reader. Just don’t expect him to stay away from high-mileage Porsches.
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Toyo... FORDI had to laugh at this.
"Unfortunately, Ford hasn’t figured out what’s causing the leak, saying that it noticed fewer repairs after switching to a new hose braid material, but the direct cause has not yet been determined. As a result, the automaker has not developed a fix."
I know EXACTLY what the problem is, endless and brutal cost cutting to line shareholder's pockets. The fix, easy, listen to your suppliers and give them enough money to provide quality parts.