FORD’S recall crisis is deepening as another half a million vehicles are being pulled over a dangerous brake defect.
The latest safety scare comes just hours after the company recalled more than a million of its most popular trucks.
Ford recalled nearly 500,000 SUVs over a brake defect (stock image)[/caption]
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration confirmed the new action late this week.
Nearly 500,000 SUVs from Ford and Lincoln are now on the list because of a rear brake hose problem that could cause a crash.
Officials said the hoses can rupture, allowing fluid to leak and making the brakes far less effective.
Drivers may find their brake pedals feel soft or require more pressure, while cars take longer to stop.
If fluid levels get too low, a red warning light will flash on the dashboard.
The recall covers 499,129 vehicles built between 2015 and 2018.
They include the Ford Edge SUV, model years 2015 through 2018, and the Lincoln MKX, built from 2016 through 2018.
Ford estimates about 1% of those vehicles, just under 5,000, carry the defect.
The company said it has identified 64 warranty claims, 16 customer complaints, and three field reports linked to the issue.
No accidents or injuries have been tied to the brake failure so far.
Ford engineers are still investigating the cause and do not yet have a repair.
The automaker plans to mail notices to owners starting September 8.
A second round of letters will follow when a remedy is ready, which Ford expects by April 2026.
All recall repairs will be free, as required by federal law.
Top Ford recalls in 2025
FORD has issued a historic number of recalls so far this year.
FORD has issued a historic number of recalls so far this year.
Here’s a look at some of the most significant safety announcements that affected millions of the brand’s vehicles.
- In August, 355,000 models, including the F-550 SC, F-450 SD, F-350 SD, F-250 SD, and the 2025 F-150, were recalled over issues with the instrument safety panel
- Just days prior, over 103,000 F-150s were recalled over an axle fault
- In July, Ford announced that 700,000 vehicles were at risk of having a fuel leak problem
- In the same month, over 850,000 Ford cars were found to potentially have a fuel pump defect that could put them at risk of a crash
- Also in July, 200,000 Ford cars were found to potentially have a software glitch affecting rearview cameras
- In June, four new Ford recalls were announced over several issues, including brake malfunctions
- In May, Ford recalled 273,000 cars over a potentially dangerous brake issue
- In April, 148,000 Ford cars were recalled over fears of a fire risk
- And in March, the brand recalled one model over gearbox problems
This marks Ford’s 105th recall of 2025, the most ever recorded by any automaker in a single year.
Ford has also issued an urgent recall of more than 355,000 vehicles from its 2025–2026 Super Duty lineup.
This happened after safety regulators found the instrument panel cluster could fail, leaving drivers without vital information such as speed, fuel levels, or warning lights.
Two additional smaller recalls were also announced, affecting 213,000 cars with faulty tail lights and more than 100,000 with airbag risks.
In just days, over 1.7 million Ford and Lincoln vehicles have been flagged for safety problems.
The NHTSA urges owners to run their Vehicle Identification Number on its recall website to confirm if their car is included.
In July, Ford pulled back 700,000 vehicles, including 2021–2024 Bronco Sport SUVs and 2020–2022 Escapes, over a fuel leak hazard linked to cracked injectors.
