- The NHTSA has received 36 complaints about 2015-2017 Ford Edge brake failures occurring with no prior warning.
- Brake hose failures may affect up to 368,309 vehicles, further compounding Ford’s already troubled recall history.
- Some Edge owners report that braking issues persist even after repairs, raising concerns about long-term reliability.
Safety officials in the United States have launched an investigation into the 2015-2017 Ford Edge models, which are reportedly at risk of brake failure.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation initiated the investigation in October, having received 36 customer complaints that allege certain 2015-2017 Edge models can suffer a rear brake hose failure, which causes the braking system to not operate as effectively as it should. Complaints filed with the NHTSA add the loss of braking ability occurs without any prior warning and increases stopping distances.
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A total of 368,309 vehicles could potentially be affected by this defect, and to make matters worse, some reports suggest the problem can persist even after prior brake repairs.
The Office of Defects Investigation notes it’s opening the preliminary evaluation “to determine the scope and severity of the alleged problem, and to fully assess the potential safety-related consequences.” Ford says it’s cooperating with the investigation, and as always, the opening of a probe doesn’t mean that it will necessarily result in a recall.
This is hardly the first time the Ford Edge has been caught up in brake hose problems. Back in 2020, the SUV, along with Lincoln MKX models, was subject to a recall for a similar brake hose failure issue. That recall affected 488,000 vehicles.
Ford has repeatedly stated its commitment to improving quality control and reducing the frequency of its recalls, but the numbers tell a different story. In 2023, the automaker led the industry with 54 recalls, impacting a total of 5,692,135 vehicles. This unfortunate distinction placed Ford ahead of even Stellantis and BMW, which had their own share of recall headaches but still fell short of the Blue Oval’s figures.
By the halfway point of 2024, Ford had already issued 31 recalls, affecting 3,660,752 cars, trucks, and SUVs. One of the most notable recalls involved over half a million F-150 trucks, which faced a software malfunction that could cause the vehicles to suddenly shift into first gear without warning
