Vehicle recall 25V544000 · August 22, 2025
Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX
The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Source: NHTSA data as of November 8, 2026. Last refreshed Nov 8, 2026, 6:01 PM UTC.
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 25V544000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 22, 2025
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 25S87
- Owner notification
- September 17, 2026
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 499,129
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
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