Ford Edge; Lincoln MKX (2015-2018): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 25V544000 · Aug 22, 2025 · Ford Motor Company
499,129
vehicles affected
499,129
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 25V544000
- Date
- Aug 22, 2025
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 499,129
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 25V544000?
2 models: Ford Edge (2015-2018), Lincoln MKX (2016-2018), about 499,129 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 25V544000?
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.
What can happen?
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.