Ford Motor Company has issued a massive recall of nearly 274,000 Expedition and Lincoln Navigator SUVs in the U.S. due to a brake malfunction that could prove deadly.
The recall, reported on Tuesday by multiple outlets, including the Associated Press, addresses a critical issue “that may cause a loss of brake function while driving, increasing crash risks.”
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the defect involves the front brake lines in these vehicles potentially contacting the engine air cleaner outlet pipe.
This contact, caused by a possible installation defect, can lead to a brake fluid leak, which may result in a complete loss of brake function.
The NHTSA warned that drivers may experience an increase in pedal travel, meaning the brake pedal must
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