DETROIT — Ford Motor Co. announced Thursday it is recalling 499,129 SUVs, including 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX models and 2015-2018 Ford Edge vehicles, due to a potential rear brake hose defect. The company said the issue could cause the hose to rupture and leak brake fluid, potentially increasing the time it takes for a vehicle to stop.
Ford told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that no accidents or injuries have been linked to the problem so far, and it estimates only about 1% of the affected vehicles are likely impacted. Vehicle owners are expected to be notified of the recall between Sept. 8 and Sept. 12.
The announcement comes a day after the automaker issued a separate recall for some Ford trucks over instrument panel display failures at startup, which could prevent drivers from seeing critical information such as speed and fuel level. The second recall affects 355,656 vehicles, including 2025 F-150 trucks and 2025-2026 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty models. Dealers can fix the instrument panel cluster either in person or through over-the-air software updates at no cost to owners.
Ford owners can check whether their vehicles are included in either recall using the company’s online database.
This year, Ford has led all manufacturers in recalls, accounting for 39% of the total reported in 2025, according to NHTSA data. The automaker has issued at least 105 recalls this year, with electrical system defects making up the largest category, followed by backover prevention and powertrain issues. Forest River ranks second in recalls this year but accounts for just 9% of total actions.
Ford shares were slightly down in early trading Thursday after rising in premarket trading. Despite the recalls, the company’s stock has climbed more than 20% since the start of 2025. In its second-quarter earnings report, Ford posted revenue of $50.2 billion, surpassing Wall Street expectations, and reinstated its full-year guidance. CEO Jim Farley noted that while about 80% of Ford’s vehicles are made in the U.S., parts are still imported globally. He added that the Trump administration is committed to supporting U.S.-based manufacturing.
