A recent investigation by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has revealed that an estimated 368,309 units of the 2015 to 2017 Ford Edge may be recalled due to a concerning issue involving loss of braking ability.
Multiple complaints filed by owners allege that the brakes fail without warning, even under normal braking conditions. The root cause of the problem appears to be a failure in the rear brake hoses.
Adding to the concern, some owners reported having had previous brake system repairs before the failure, including those related to NHTSA recall 20V-469. This previous recall involved the 2015 to 2018 Ford Edge and 2016 to 2018 Lincoln MKX, addressing issues with front brake hoses that could rupture prematurely.
The remedy for this recall included replacing the hoses with a more durable material. The current investigation into the 2015 to 2017 Ford Edge models is ongoing, and NHTSA is working to determine the exact cause of the rear brake hose failures.
If a recall is deemed necessary, Ford will be required to notify affected owners and provide a remedy to address the issue. The NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation is currently investigating the rear brake hose failures on Ford vehicles.
While the safety experts haven’t confirmed if the rear brake hoses are similar to the recalled front units, both are supplied by Mexico-based HC Queretaro. The preliminary evaluation is focused on determining the root cause, scope, and severity of the problem.
Although the evaluation doesn’t mention the Fusion and MKZ recall, it does reference the Edge and MKX recall. The Edge, which has been discontinued in the United States and Europe since 2020, is still available in China.
Interestingly, the Chinese market Edge is closely related to the redesigned Lincoln Nautilus, which is also produced in China and available in the United States. The Nautilus is built on the same platform as the Edge and shares many of its components, including the rear brake hoses.
Given the similarities between the Edge and Nautilus, it is possible that the rear brake hoses on these vehicles are also affected by the same issues that led to the recall of the front brake hoses. However, until the NHTSA completes its investigation, it is impossible to say for sure.
