Ford is recalling nearly 274,000 SUVs in the United States due to a manufacturing defect that could cause brake fluid leaks and lead to a loss of braking function while driving, significantly increasing the risk of a crash in affected vehicles.

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, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in recall dated May 9.