Service Brakes Problems of Ford Edge - part 1

While driving my 2016 Ford Edge titanium, I felt a sudden popping sensation while applying the brakes and the brake pedal immediately went to the floor, resulting in major loss of braking ability. I was able to slowly and carefully get the vehicle parked before completely losing stopping ability. Brake fluid appeared to be leaking from the rear driver-side brake area. This vehicle previously experienced front brake hose failures related to prior Ford brake hose recalls. One front brake hose failed first, and the opposite front side later failed as well. Ford previously reimbursed me for one of those repairs after the recall became officially active. The current rear brake failure symptoms closely match Ford recall 25s87 / NHTSA recall 25v544000 involving rear brake hose rupture and brake fluid leakage in 2015–2018 Ford Edge vehicles. Landmark Ford in tigard, oregon and the Ford customer relationship center have both confirmed that this repair is tied to the pending “advanced notice” rear brake hose recall affecting this vehicle platform, although the recall is not yet officially active. This failure created a serious safety hazard because the vehicle experienced sudden loss of braking, with no warning, while the vehicle was in motion creating a serious risk of collision, injury, or death to myself, my passengers, and others on the roadway because the vehicle could not safely stop under normal braking conditions. No prior warning lamps or brake failure warnings were observed before the incident.

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The 2017 Ford Edge was parked in a parking spot, the shifter visually and physically engaged in the park position. Exited the vehicle went into the store. A vehicle passing by behind the Ford Edge, noticed it slowly rolling backwards and did not stop colliding with the back of her truck. The Ford Edge still showed as it was in park during this occurrence after for the research, it does appear that Ford does have an issue with this and it is a known issue just no specific recall issued for this specific Ford Edge.

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The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image was distorted, and occasionally the message “camera not available” was displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention) and 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 163,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that while driving at various speeds, the vehicle hesitated while decelerating or while coming to a complete stop with the brake pedal depressed. No warning light was illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. In addition, the contact stated that upon further inspection, there was brake fluid leaking near the rear tires. The brake fluid reservoir was topped off. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 176,800.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention), 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic), and 20v469000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The dealer informed the contact that vehicle owners would be notified once parts became available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

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The brake pedal does not feel right and the car continues to roll. My mechanic found that the brake pedal vacuum boosters commonly fail on this model. He repaired it and less than a year later it has failed again. I heard the air leak when pressing the pedal and the car does not stop, it continues to roll. I've had to park it because this is a safety issue. I do not want to risk my life or cause property damage. The car has less than 130,000 miles on it and no warning lights or messages come on the dash for this. This repair was over $600 but the manufacturer should fix this and make sure it's right and safe.

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There has been no accident as of yet. However Ford has sat on a recall for potential bad break lines on the 2017 Ford Edge for 8 months. Loss of breaks could easily result in multiple deaths. I would consider this as an egregious time to get flexible break line. A search of Ford parts stores indicate it is available. [xxx] have the parts listed as Ford f2gz-2282-c brake hose assembly Ford f2gz-2282-c brake hose assembly passenger side (replaced by f2gz-2282-g) and Ford f2gz-2282-d brake hose assembly driver side (replaced by f2gz-2282-h) at $10. 72 ea. This seems to include the updated part number. What is the hold up on such a serious safety issue resolution? information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal became inoperable and traveled to the floorboard while depressed. The contact stated that excessive force was needed while depressing the brake pedal to stop the vehicle to avoid a crash with another vehicle. The contact stated that after the failure had occurred, the braking system warning light was illuminated. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention) and 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 138,777.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention) and 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

My rear passenger brake hose has ruptured, car is not drivable, Ford will not fix it, they said the part is available but they cannot fix it yet. Its Fords problem, the recall is there posted, my hose has failed, and I cant even the car to the dealer to get it fixed. They will not tow it or pay to fix it. I understand that the recall is in advanced notice, but the problem has already happened to me. I cannot afford to pay $600 plus towing fees to get it to the Ford dealer to fix it.

The contact owns a 2011 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 10 mph and coming to a stop, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond as intended. There was no warning light illuminated. The dealer was notified of the failure and provided an estimate for the repair. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, where it was diagnosed with brake master cylinder failure. The vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was not repaired a second time. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 105,000.

Brake fluid leaking from rear wheel as a result vehicle has no brakes.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rearview camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rearview camera image failed to function properly, and the image was blurry while displayed. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention) and 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 121,000.

Brake pedal felt mushy, took vehicle to repair shop and had master cylinder replaced. Problem persisted so took vehicle to a different repair shop and had brake booster replaced. Pedal felt firmer but then a hissing sound could be heard while driving without using brakes. Had brake booster replaced again as well as the vacuum hose connected to booster. Now pedal goes all the way the floor requiring excessive pressure to stop vehicle and a high pitched hissing sound is heard when applying pressure to brake pedal. Hissing sound still present while car in motion without touching brakes. Vehicle had to be put into neutral to stop. Backing out of driveway, vehicle continues to roll slightly even when pedal pushed to floor. Mo warning lights have ever come on and brake fluid reservoir needs frequent additions of fluid.

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On April 15, 2026, I brought my 2018 Ford Edge sel to an authorized Ford dealership with a loud rattling noise at startup and an illuminated check engine light. Ford motor company had previously sent me two written notices (September 2022 and June 2023) identifying a known cracked flexplate defect on my vehicle under customer satisfaction program 22n12, describing these exact symptoms. The defect was never repaired at any of my 16 service visits. Additionally, on September 2, 2025 — just 8 days after safety recall 25s87 for the rear brake flexible hose was issued — the dealership presented that recall repair to me as a $532 optional paid service without disclosing it was a free safety recall I was entitled to by federal law. Safety recall 25s89 for the rear-view camera also remains unperformed. The vehicle is currently undriveable.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted, but the vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the brakes failed to operate properly, causing the stopping distance to become extended. Additionally, the brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The approximate failure mileage was 72,000.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that the brakes were inoperable. While reversing from the driveway, the brake pedal was depressed and went to the floorboard. The contact became aware that there was brake fluid leaking from the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, and the contact was informed that the rear brake hose was leaking. The vehicle was repaired. The dealer informed the contact about the reimbursement process. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 112,000.

The contact owns a 2018 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted and confirmed that the parts were not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was unreachable. The contact had not experienced a failure.

Consumer complaint summary nature of dispute: refusal to reimburse for safety-related recall repair (recall 25s87). Summary: on April 6, 2026, my 2017 Ford Edge (VIN: [xxx] ) became undrivable due to a failure of the rear brake jounce hoses. This specific defect is the subject of Ford safety recall 25s87. Because the vehicle was a safety hazard, I paid $1,854. 43 for an immediate repair at an authorized Ford dealership. Despite the dealer successfully performing the repair, Ford motor company (case #xxx-xxx) has refused my request for reimbursement and rental assistance. Ford claims "parts are not officially available" until April 2026, yet they allowed their dealer to sell me the parts for a private repair. This refusal violates my legal right to a free remedy for a safety defect under federal law. [xxx] and [xxx] (unknown last name) reiterated the refusal to reimburse my repair an told me after I have it repaired when the new parts are available I can submit my invoice for potential (not guaranteed) reimbursement. Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u. S. C. 552(b)(6).

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while starting the vehicle and depressing the brake pedal, the brake pedal went to the floorboard. The contact heard a popping sound coming from outside the vehicle and discovered that the brake hose had ruptured and was leaking brake fluid, and the vehicle was towed to the dealer. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The failure mileage was 100,000.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image failed to function properly, and the image was upside-down. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention) and 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 135,000.

I have replaced all brake components except abs motor. After researching online this vehicle has same issues as stated with other models . Brake pedal goes to floor after spending $3500!.

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While stopped at closed train tracks, my brake petal depressed about 2 inches further. After this I was having trouble breaking, I quickly pulled into a parking lot and had my car towed a nearby dealership. There is a recall out for the break line of my car, 25v544. The dealership called and confirmed that the ruptured break line is due the to outstanding recall that currently has no resolution. The dealership is trying to charge me for the repair of the break line, but promises a reimbursement once a solution is released for the recall. I believe that since the recall has had no resolution since September 2025, they have not fixed the issue in a reasonable amount of time and should not charge me for the break line repair.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford Edge. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention) and 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The contact had not experienced a failure.

The contact owns a 2016 Ford escape. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse, the rear-view camera became inoperable. The rear-view camera image failed to display properly, and the screen was blank. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v572000 (back over prevention) and 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 131,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed while slowing for traffic, and the brake pedal went to the floorboard. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the rear brake lines were cracked and needed to be replaced. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); and was informed that parts were not yet available for the recall repair. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was 88,307.

On the morning of March 27, 2026 I had an unexpected rear driver side break line blowout with out warning or indication of a broken/damaged break line. Luckily the line blew while I was traveling slowly into my work yard. This could have been a life threating failure, I live 13 miles away from the nearest town, which I have to drive everyday to pick up my daughter from school. The road is not only a 2 way road with the speed limit to 55, but at times its extremely curvy and dangerous. Ford should be ashamed that a multi billion dollar company is not willing to fix this and are willing to put families live in jeopardy. I had to get the car towed from my house to big brand tire where the technician confirmed that the break line in fact did burst causing my breaks to fail. Big brand tire charged me $357. 91 and the tow charged me 30 due to how far I had to tow it.

I have replaced my front brakes at least 3 times, something is wrong with the brakes on these cars. Started off fine then after 50,000 miles I've changed them almost once a year. Never have had a Ford that I've had to replace brakes so much. Love the car just the little things are hard to handle. Take my car in again this year for front brakes again. Really??? I have just over 90,000 on the car and every 15,000 to do brakes again is unbelievable.

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I keep getting a dash alert that the trailer is connected when I don't have a trailer hooked up along with a messege that states blind spot &cross traffic alert deactivated, trailer attatched. This occurred on several different occasions within several weeks.

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The contact owns a 2015 Ford Edge. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic). The contact stated that while her mother was driving 30 mph, the brake pedal was depressed, but the vehicle failed to respond. The brake fluid warning light was illuminated. The driver pumped the brake pedal to the floorboard, and the vehicle slowly responded. The driver pulled over to the side of the road. The contact added brake fluid to the vehicle and test-drove the vehicle; however, the failure persisted. Additionally, the contact noticed that the brake fluid was leaking while depressing the brake pedal. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the manufacturer for assistance. The manufacturer was contacted but no assistance was provided. The contact was advised that the vehicle would be repaired at the owner's expense, and reimbursement would be provided once the recall remedy was available. The failure mileage was approximately 93,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while attempting to reverse(r), the rear-view camera became inoperable. The contact stated that the rear-view camera image functioned properly and worked intermittently at night. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign numbers: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic) and 25v572000 (back over prevention); however, the parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The approximate failure mileage was 81,000.

The contact owns a 2017 Ford Edge. The contact stated that while driving 45 mph, the brake pedal was depressed to stop for a traffic signal; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact pumped the brake pedal, and the brake pedal was depressed to the floorboard. The contact stated there was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was stopped and towed to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was diagnosed, and it was determined that the rear flexible brake line had ruptured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact was aware of NHTSA campaign number: 25v544000 (service brakes, hydraulic); and the local dealer was contacted and informed the contact that the part was not available for the recall repair. The manufacturer was informed of the failure but advised the contact that the part was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The failure mileage was approximately 90,000.