Ford recalled almost 500,000 SUVs because the vehicles’ rear brake hoses may rupture.
The recall affects a total of 499,129 model year 2016 to 2018 Lincoln MKX and 2018 Edge SUVs.
The rear brake jounce hose may break and leak fluid. A brake jounce is a flexible, high-pressure rubber hose connecting the brake lines to the calipers.
The lack of sufficient brake fluid may cause the SUV to need more space to stop, increasing the risk of a crash, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said.
Ford has yet to develop a fix, so owners will receive two alerts concerning the recall. The first will be sent on Sept. 8 and will inform owners about the recall, while a second will be sent once a fix is available. The second letter is expected to be sent in April, the NHTSA said.
Owners can call Ford at 866-436-7332. The company’s internal recall number is 25S87.