Large Recall NHTSA · 20V469000 Reported August 10, 2020

Front brake hoses could rupture

Ford Motor Company · N/A · 488,594 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
20V469000
Manufacturer Campaign
20S42
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
488,594
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
August 10, 2020
Completion Rate
82.45

Defect Summary

Ford motor company (ford) is recalling certain 2015-2018 ford edge and 2016-2018 lincoln mkx vehicles. the front brake hoses may rupture prematurely.

Safety Consequence

A ruptured front brake hose will cause a brake fluid leak, lengthening the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hoses with the new hoses that have a revised braid material, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on may 13, 2021. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 20s42.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 20V469000 or campaign 20S42.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 20V469000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 20V469000?

NHTSA recall 20V469000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on August 10, 2020. It addresses: Front brake hoses could rupture. The recall affects approximately 488,594 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 20V469000 or the manufacturer campaign number 20S42. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.