| NHTSA Recall # | 142461 |
| NHTSA Compaign # | 20V469000 |
| MFG Compaign # | 20S42 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Supplier | LINCOLN |
| Brand | LINCOLN |
| Model | MKX |
| Model Year | 2017 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES |
| Date of notification | 07/08/26 |
| Begin date of manufacuring | 07/08/26 |
| End date of manufacturing | 07/08/26 |
| Type of recall | V |
| Recall initiator | MFR |
| Report received | 11/08/20 |
| Report created | 11/08/20 |
| Regulation part number | |
| FMV safety standard number | |
| Estimated number of affected units | 488594 |
| Defect summary | Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford edge and 2016-2018 lincoln mkx vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture prematurely. |
| Consequence summary | 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. |
| Corrective action | 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. Parts are not currently available. An interim letter notifying owners of the safety risk was mailed september 21, 2020. A second letter will be sent once parts are available, which is expected to be the first quarter of 2021. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 20s42. |
| Recall notes | Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153). |