America’s largest car manufacturer has recalled 273,789 SUVs due to an issue that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.
Ford issued the alert for 223,315 Expeditions and 50,474 Navigators between model years 2022 and 2024.
The front brake lines in these now-recalled cars ‘may be in contact’ with their engine air cleaner outlet pipe due to a potential installation defect, according to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
That can result in a brake fluid leak and/or a loss of brake function.
Impacted drivers may experience an increase in pedal travel, NHSTA documents warned, meaning the pedal would need to be pressed harder to apply the brakes.
And if there’s a leaking brake line, the fluid level will decrease over time — potentially causing the red brake warning indicator to light up.
This is a developing story… More updates to come.
Ford issued the alert for 223,315 Expeditions and 50,474 Navigators between model years 2022 and 2024
