Ford Pulls Half A Million Cars In US, Back Brakes Potentially Damaged

SUV Ford Edge 2017. (Photo:ploys)

JAKARTA Ford has again announced a mass recall of nearly half a million cars in the United States. The recall this time targeted 499,129 Ford and Lincoln vehicles due to problems with the rear brake hose that could potentially be damaged and leaking.

This withdrawal adds to the length of the recall list that Ford has issued in 2025. Previously, Ford had also attracted hundreds of thousands of cars due to problems on dead dashboard screens. Ford admits that they are working hard to improve product quality control, but repair delays on safety issues like this certainly add to concerns for owners.

The latest documents submitted to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) show that rear brake hoses can break and remove fluids, which are very dangerous for driving safety.

Launching Reuters Report, Friday, August 29, this recall includes the 2015-2018 Ford Edge SUV and the 2016-2018 output Lincoln MKX. Although the total number of vehicles withdrawn, Ford stated that only about 1 percent of the vehicles, or less than 5,000, are expected to have these defects.

The owner of the affected vehicle may feel some symptoms, such as a softer-flavoured brake pedal, elongated braking distance, or the presence of a brake fluid pouring down the car. If the leak is severe enough, the brake level warning light on the dashboard can also turn on.

Although the problem has been identified, Ford currently does not have a repair solution. The US manufacturer said it was trying to find a way out and plans to announce it between April 1-3, 2026. Repairs will likely involve replacing the brake hose and draining the brake liquid.