CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX vehicles may have front brake hoses that rupture prematurely. A ruptured hose causes a brake fluid leak, which can lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle and increase the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the front brake hoses with new hoses made with a revised braid material. The repair is free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on May 13, 2021. You can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing recall 20S42. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Edge | 2015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKX | 201620172018 |