Ford recalls more than 15,000 trucks and SUVs for brake, steering issues
Ford is recalling more than 15,000 vehicles for brake or steering issues, Transport Canada announced Friday.
According to a Transport Canada
release
, the front brake lines on certain SUVs could have been bent during engine installation, making them vulnerable to damage from contact with the engine's air cleaner pipe.
This could cause the brake fluid to leak, leading to reduced braking and increasing the risk of a crash.
The recall affects a combined 13,172 Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators between model years 2022 and 2024.
Another
recall
affects more than 1,800 units of 2025 Ford F-150 trucks due to steering issues.
The bolt attaching the lower steering shaft to steering gear may not be correctly tightened in recalled trucks and may loosen, causing a loss of steering control.
Ford will contact affected drivers by mail, advising them to take their vehicle to a dealership for inspection and, if necessary, repairs.
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