Nearly Half A Million Ford And Lincoln Vehicles Withdrawn Due To Troubled Brake Risk

JAKARTA - United States' largest automotive manufacturer Ford has been in the spotlight due to the successive recall of various vehicle models since the beginning of the year.

Quoting from the Carscoops page, Wednesday, September 3. this time, nearly half a million vehicles in the United States were recalled due to potential brake oil leaks that could interfere with braking performance.

The recall includes 497,624 vehicles in the United States, including Ford Edge from 2015 to 2018 production and the 2016 to 2018 production year Lincoln MKX SUV.

These two models use a similar brake system, and the questionable hose is mounted on vehicles produced between June 2014 and December 2017.

Although the company estimates that only about 1 percent of SUVs may be disabled, Ford said it would continue this withdrawal as a precautionary measure. Meanwhile, dealers have been instructed to delay deliveries of vehicles still available regarding this recall until a solution is found.

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Agency (NHTSA), the problem lies in a rear flexible brake hose that can break and leak. If this happens, the brake pedal can move further than usual or the red brake warning light will turn on.

In a more serious scenario, the braking distance can be very long and dangerous. So far, Ford says there have been no reports of injuries or accidents related to the damage.

The root cause of the hose failure is still a mystery. However, Ford did realize a sharp decline in cases after material replacement in 2017, when they replaced one part. Complaints first emerged in 2021, but after several new cases and pressure from NHTSA, the automaker agreed to take recall action.

Although the final solution is still under development, Ford plans to start sending recall notifications on September 8, 2025, with a follow-up after improvements are ready to take place.

As usual, repairs will be made free at Ford or Lincoln dealers. Meanwhile, owners can check the status of their vehicles by contacting customer services or using the OASIS VIN search tool.