NHTSA recall 25V-544 (25V544000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported August 22, 2025 - about 499,129 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 25V544000
- Also written as
- 25V-544
- Manufacturer number
- 25S87
- Reported
- August 22, 2025
- Vehicles affected
- ~499,129
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
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.
Why it is dangerous
A brake fluid leak can extend the distance required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Dealers will inspect and replace the brake jounce hoses and adjust brake jounce hoses with no damage present, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed September 17, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S87.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 25V-544 when calling a dealer.
Affected 2 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.