Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
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severe 17 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $450 · see brakes across all vehicles →
No new NHTSA brakes complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 4 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
3 different times when I put on the brakes, they just went all the way to the floor without stopping. This happened in a parking lot, exiting my driveway and going down a hill. All 3 times I had just started the car & was only going 5 miles per hour. These incidents occurred randomly, not on the same week.
It's a meaningful issue. 17 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $450.
Across the 8 complaints that reported odometer mileage, most brakes failures cluster between 19,000 and 100,000 miles, with the median around 32,000. A quarter of owners report trouble before 19,000; a quarter make it past 100,000. Maintenance history matters more than the odometer alone — this is the reported failure window, not a guarantee.
Independent shops typically charge around $450 for brakes repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Yes — 1 active recall(s) cover brakes issues on this vehicle. Recall fixes are always free regardless of mileage or warranty status. Use the VIN decoder at the top of the page to check if your specific vehicle is affected.