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NHTSA Recall 20V469000: Service brakes and hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 488,594 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Ford Edge.

488,594
vehicles potentially affected
2
models affected
2021
owners notified (May 13)
NHTSA campaign20V469000
Manufacturer campaign20S42
ComponentsSERVICE BRAKES; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedAugust 10, 2020
Owner notificationMay 13, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety 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.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by recall 20V469000

Make and modelModel years
Ford Edge2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Lincoln Mkx2016, 2017, 2018

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.