Ford Recalls Nearly 500,000 SUVs Over Brake Fluid Leak Risk

Ford Motor Company has issued a massive recall of nearly 500,000 SUVs, including Lincoln MKX models from 2016 to 2018 and Ford Edge vehicles from 2015 to 2018, due to a defective rear brake hose that may rupture and leak brake fluid. This brake fluid leak could lengthen stopping distances, increasing the risk of crashes, although no accidents or injuries have been reported so far. Approximately 1% of the recalled vehicles are estimated to be affected by the issue. Owners will receive notification of the recall starting September 8, 2025, and a second notice will follow once a repair solution is developed, expected around April 2026. The repair will be provided free of charge at dealerships, and drivers may be alerted by a red brake fluid warning light or changes in brake pedal feel. This recall follows another recent Ford recall involving over 355,000 trucks with instrument panel display failures.