Ford recalls more than 52,500 vehicles in Canada over brake fluid leak

Ford Motor is recalling 52,547 vehicles in Canada and nearly 500,000 vehicles in the U.S over a brake fluid leak issue, the company confirmed on Thursday.

A ruptured hose in the brake system might cause fluid to leak, lengthening stopping distances, which increases the risk of a crash, according to a report by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

"Drivers may receive a warning through a change in brake pedal feel or travel and the illumination of a red brake fluid warning indicator light if the fluid level in the master cylinder reservoir reaches a specified level," a company spokesperson wrote in an email to CBC News.

Ford said it has not received any reports of accidents or injuries linked to the issue.

The recall includes Ford's SUV Edge, model years 2015 to 2018, as well its mid-size luxury vehicle, Lincoln MKX, from 2016 to 2018. The NHTSA estimates one per cent of the recalled vehicles have the defect.

Ford says it is working on a solution to the defect and will inform vehicle owners by mail once a remedy is available. Vehicle owners can take their cars to a nearby Ford or Lincoln dealer to have the repair done for free.