— Ford Edge brake hose failures are under investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, following 36 complaints alleging a loss of braking ability on 2015-2017 Ford Edge SUVs.
Ford Edge owners reported losing braking ability due to a faulty rear brake hose, and the owners received no warning of the problem.
At the very least, Ford Edge owners are faced with increased stopping distances.
Some complaining Ford Edge owners said their vehicles had been previously serviced for brake issues.
In August 2020, Ford recalled nearly 559,000 2015-2018 Ford Edge and 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX SUVs due to brake hose issues. But this recall involves the front brake bump hose, not the rear brake hose.
In a 2020 Ford recall, the automaker discovered that a front brake bump hose ruptured and leaked brake fluid, causing problems for drivers when parking.
Although the repair did not directly affect the rear brake hose, dealers were told to replace the front brake bump hose with a new hose made of a different material.
NHTSA has not released further details about its investigation into the Ford Edge’s rear brake hose failure, but federal investigators will look into the extent of the problem and decide whether a recall is the best option.
CarComplaints.com will update our website with the results of the investigation.
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