Ford / Lincoln recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
What could happen
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Escape 2018
- Lincoln Mkc 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V104000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 12, 2018
- Owners notified
- Mar 14, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 88
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Oct 29, 2017 to Oct 29, 2017
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 18S04
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Jan 15, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Oct 10, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Sep 3, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Apr 23, 2025
- Lincoln recall: Engine May 26, 2023
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages Jun 8, 2020
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.