Vehicle recall 20V469000 · August 10, 2020
Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX
The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 20V469000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 10, 2020
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 20S42
- Owner notification
- May 13, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 488,594
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes; Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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