Ford recalls over 1.7 million vehicles for various safety issues

Ford is recalling 500,000 vehicles, including Lincoln MKX and Edge SUVs from 2015-2018, due to a potential brake fluid leak caused by a ruptured hose in the rear brake system, which could increase stopping distance and risk of crashes. The recall process is underway, with a fix expected by April, and follows other recent Ford recalls for instrument panel issues. The company emphasizes its efforts to improve safety testing and address hardware and software issues.