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Ford is recalling 500,000 vehicles over an issue that can cause two different car models to leak brake fluid, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).

A hose in the cars’ rear brake system can rupture and cause a leakage, recall documents state. The vehicles covered by the recall are 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury SUVs and 2015-2018 Edge SUVs.

“If a flexible brake hose develops a leak, the driver may experience an increase in brake pedal travel together with an increase in stopping distance,” Ford said in a letter to car dealers. “If the brake fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir becomes low, the red brake fluid warning indicator light will illuminate. An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of a crash.”

Ford said it will no

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