Ford, Lincoln recall 25V544000 - Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA · August 22, 2025

• NHTSA recall campaign 25V544000 (Ford, Lincoln), reported August 22, 2025.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 499,129.
• Component: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

August 22, 2025

Recalling firm

Ford Motor Company

Source ID

25V544000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 890 recall campaigns from Ford Motor Company since 2010, 153 of them reported in 2025.
• At 499,129 vehicles, it is larger than 99% of the 994 NHTSA campaigns from 2025 with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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