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Ford Recalls Almost a Half Million Crossovers

Ford Recalls Almost a Half Million Crossovers
Ford Recalls Almost a Half Million Crossovers

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From Autoweek

Ford is recalling virtually a fifty percent million crossovers which includes the 2015-2018 Ford Edge and the 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX. The vehicles have a front brake jounce hose that can rupture and leak brake fluid. That would boost pedal travel and stopping length, growing the hazard of a crash.

The front brake jounce hose is small rubber hose that connects the steel brake line to the brake caliper.

The brake warning light-weight is operational, according to Ford, so you will know if this is occurring in your vehicle. Ford also states it’s unaware of any mishaps related to this challenge. Any supplier can rapidly change the hose with a thoroughly performing one particular made of a unique materials.

There are two other recalls from the Blue Oval, a person for the Lincoln Corsair and one for the 2020 Ford F-150. The Corsair is becoming recalled for “insufficient clearance between the left and appropriate rear coil springs and toe url bracket.” This could bring about corrosion and attainable fracturing. The correct listed here is a trimmed toe connection bracket edge and a new spring coil. Just 2,965 Corsairs are afflicted.

On the F-150 side, 431 are remaining recalled for an inappropriate nut attachment among a battery cable and starter motor. In accordance to Ford this can lead to warmth era even though the vehicle is starting off, rising the threat of a fire. Like the other two, the dealer will repair this for free. This restore will change the nut attachment.

Verify out NHTSA’s recall web page for information or call Ford customer service to see if your automobile is impacted underneath the remember.