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Ford Recalls 500,000 Vehicles in U.S. for Brake Issue

Author: Benoit-CharettePublished:  1/1/0001
Ford Recalls 500,000 Vehicles in U.S. for Brake Issue Ford Recalls 500,000 Vehicles in U.S. for Brake Issue

Ford has announced the recall of nearly 500,000 vehicles in the United States due to a potential brake fluid leak, according to a report published today by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

The affected models are the 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX SUVs.

There’s no word yet on a similar recall in Canada.

The problem
The issue stems from a front brake hose that could rupture and leak fluid. Such a failure increases stopping distance and, consequently, the risk of a collision.

The NHTSA estimates that only 1 percent of the recalled vehicles are expected to have the defect. At this time, no accidents or injuries related to this problem have been reported.

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