500,000 Ford Vehicles Recalled over Potential Leak in Brake Fluid

Recently, Ford recalled 500,000 of its vehicles because of a problem with the hose in the cars’ rear brake system that can cause two models of its cars to experience a rupture that results in leaked brake fluid. The two models of recalled cars are 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX midsize luxury SUVs and the 2015-2018 Edge SUVs. If you were injured in a crash with either of these models, give the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group a call. Billions have been recovered in cases with which we’ve been involved.

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Ford has explained that when its flexible brake hose has a leak, a driver may find that there’s an increase in brake pedal travel and an increase in stopping distance, a condition that increases the odds of a crash. When brake fluid gets low, a red brake fluid warning indicator light illuminates. The remedy for the problem with the brake fluid is expected to be available only in April. This is one of several Ford recalls in August—the company attributes the increase in recalls to its commitment to protect consumers, including by doubling its safety and technical expert teams.

If you were injured in a crash that was caused by low brake fluid, you should consult attorneys about whether you have grounds to file a product liability lawsuit. These are lawsuits brought to recover economic and noneconomic damages arising out of injuries from a dangerous and defective product.

A product can be defective in terms of its marketing, manufacturing, or design. Marketing defects are flaws in the information that comes with the product; a common marketing defect is failure to provide adequate warnings. Manufacturing defects are one-off flaws in a couple of units or batches of the product. They involve flaws in how the product was made. For instance, if certain brake hoses develop leaks because they weren’t built to the proper thickness, this would probably be a manufacturing defect. Design defects are flaws that exist in every unit of the product. For instance, if every brake hose has the potential to develop a leak because the material that it is made out of is not strong enough for its intended use, this would likely be regarded as a design defect.

Theories under which we may be able to establish a manufacturer’s liability include negligent, strict liability, breach of warranty, breach of contract, and statutory violations. The appropriate theories to pursue depend on the state and the circumstances. When our attorneys are able to establish liability, we may be able to recover economic and noneconomic damages arising out of the loss.

Call the seasoned Chicago-based product liability lawyers of Moll Law Group to determine whether you have a basis to sue for damages. When our firm is able to establish a manufacturer’s liability for wrongful death, we may be able to recover damages, which vary by state. We are dedicated to fighting for injured consumers around the country. Complete our online form or call us at 312.462.1700.