Ford Motor is recalling 273,789 Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles because of a poorly installed front brake line that may lead to reduced brake function increasing the risk of crash ...

Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this recall — but the Michigan-based auto giant had received 45 warranty reports of front brake line leaks as of April 17, NHSTA ...

According to Ford, a defect in the assembly process may have resulted in the front brake line making contact with the engine air cleaner outlet pipe, potentially leading to a brake line leak.