NEW YORK (AP) — Ford is recalling practically 274,000 of its Expedition and Lincoln-branded Navigator SUVs throughout the U.S. as a consequence of a problem which will trigger a lack of brake operate whereas driving, growing crash dangers.
In accordance with paperwork revealed by the Nationwide Freeway Visitors Security Administration, the entrance brake strains in these now-recalled vehicles “might keep up a correspondence” with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe as a consequence of a possible set up defect. That may end up in a brake fluid leak and/or a lack of brake operate.
The recall covers 223,315 Expeditions and 50,474 Navigators between mannequin years 2022 and 2024. Ford expects that simply 1% of those autos have the defect, per a recall report dated Friday.
Ford shouldn’t be conscious of any accidents or accidents associated to this recall — however the Michigan-based auto big had obtained 45 guarantee reviews of entrance brake line leaks as of April 17, NHSTA paperwork be aware.
As a treatment, Ford and Lincoln sellers will examine the entrance brake line of impacted autos and substitute it or the air cleaner outlet pipe if obligatory, freed from cost. Seller notifications had been deliberate to start Wednesday, the recall report notes, with proprietor letters set to be mailed out between Could 26 and Could 30.
Within the meantime, drivers may also verify if their particular car is included on this recall and discover extra info utilizing the NHTSA site or Ford’s recall lookup. The corporate’s quantity for this recall is 25S47.
Impacted drivers might expertise a rise in pedal journey, NHSTA paperwork warn, which means the pedal would have to be pressed tougher to use the brakes. And if there’s a leaking brake line, the fluid degree will lower over time — probably inflicting the pink brake warning indicator to mild up.
A spokesperson for Ford had no extra feedback when reached by The Related Press on Wednesday.