The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX and 2015-2018 Edge vehicles. The rear brake jounce hose may rupture and leak brake fluid.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 |
| Lincoln MKX | 2016, 2017, 2018 |
Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Edge | 2015 | 731 | 7 |
| Ford Edge | 2016 | 926 | 7 |
| Ford Edge | 2017 | 1,374 | 8 |
| Ford Edge | 2018 | 847 | 7 |
| Lincoln MKX | 2016 | 156 | 7 |
| Lincoln MKX | 2017 | 52 | 5 |
| Lincoln MKX | 2018 | 31 | 5 |
Other service brakes, hydraulic recalls in 2025
37 of the 891 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2025 concerned the service brakes, hydraulic; Ford Motor Company filed 737 campaigns in all.
| 25V873000 17 Dec 2025 | Suzuki Motor USA, LLC |
| 25V859000 11 Dec 2025 | Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) |
| 25V846000 9 Dec 2025 | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
| 25V823000 1 Dec 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V768000 6 Nov 2025 | General Motors, LLC |
| 25V693000 10 Oct 2025 | Ford Motor Company |
| 25V564000 29 Aug 2025 | Tuff Trailer USA Inc. |
| 25V550000 26 Aug 2025 | Forest River, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2025