Why Ford have recalled nearly half a million vehicles

• Ford Motors has announced a recall of nearly 500,000 vehicles due to a potential brake fluid leak that could compromise braking performance.
• The recall primarily affects Ford Edge SUV models from 2015 to 2018 and Lincoln MKX vehicles from 2016 to 2018.
• The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns that a ruptured brake hose could increase stopping time and crash risks, though Ford has reported no related crashes or injuries.
• Owners of the affected vehicles will receive mail notifications and are advised to schedule a free repair at a Ford or Lincoln dealership, involving the replacement of the brake master cylinder.
• This brake fluid recall follows other recent Ford recalls, including 355,000 trucks for instrument panel failures, over 213,000 vehicles for defective tail lights, and 100,900 for potential airbag tears.

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Ford issues urgent recall of nearly half a million cars after brake fluid leak