Ford Motor Company says it’s recalling hundreds of autos in Canada and america attributable to points reported with some rear braking methods that would enhance the danger of a crash.
The recall impacts 52,547 autos in Canada and 499,129 in america, with the fashions together with 2015-2018 Ford Edge and its luxurious model 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX SUVs.
In an emailed assertion despatched to World Information, Ford of Canada says: “These autos are outfitted with rear brake jounce hoses that would rupture prematurely. A ruptured rear brake jounce hose can result in a progressive brake fluid leak, which can end in a rise in brake pedal journey and an elevated stopping distance, thereby rising the danger of a crash.”
Ford of Canada goes on to say: “Drivers could obtain a warning by a change in brake pedal really feel or journey and the illumination of a crimson brake fluid warning indicator gentle if the fluid degree within the grasp cylinder reservoir reaches a specified degree. The foundation reason for the rear brake hose leaks is at the moment underneath investigation.”
Though the corporate says there have been no reviews of accidents or accidents straight associated to those points, Ford says it’s conscious of 64 guarantee claims, three discipline reviews, and 16 buyer complaints associated to the priority.
Ford provides it’s engaged on a treatment, and as soon as developed, the corporate says it would notify homeowners by mail with directions to take their autos to a Ford or Lincoln seller to have repairs achieved at no cost.
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