Ford Motor Co. issued more than 1.7 million recalls in July, including some made at two Louisville-area plants. Here's what car owners should know.

Ford is recalling 312,120 vehicles in the U.S. as loss of power brake assist while driving can extend stopping distance and increase the risk of a crash, the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said on Friday.

A defect could cause drivers to lose power brake assistance while driving, potentially increasing stopping distances and crash risk.