Large Recall NHTSA · 25V544000 Reported August 22, 2025

Rear brake hose may rupture

Ford Motor Company · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 499,129 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
25V544000
Manufacturer Campaign
25S87
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
499,129
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 22, 2025

Defect Summary

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.

Safety 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. Interim owner letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed september 8, 2025. Additional letters will be sent once the remedy is available, anticipated april 2026. Owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25s87.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 25V544000 or campaign 25S87.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 25V544000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 25V544000?

NHTSA recall 25V544000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 22, 2025. It addresses: Rear brake hose may rupture. The recall affects approximately 499,129 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 25V544000 or the manufacturer campaign number 25S87. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-20. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.