2015-2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX recall: service brakes
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on August 10, 2020. It covers about 488,594 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 488,594
- reported
- Aug 10, 2020
- owners notified
- May 13, 2021
- related complaints
- 612
Service brakes
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.
- Risk
- 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.
Recall number 20V469000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 612 complaints about brakes problems.
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Questions about recall 20V469000
Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX service brakes?
Yes. Recall 20V469000, reported on August 10, 2020, covers about 488,594 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 20V469000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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