Akebono ACT1665 Disc Brake Pad Set - Rear

Akebono ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad ACT1665

Akebono ACT1665 is a rear disc brake pad set built for OE-style replacement on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. This ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is based on Akebono’s ceramic brake technology and NVH-focused development, giving buyers a direct-fit option for quieter, cleaner braking performance.

Key Features

• ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad formulation for rear disc brake applications
• OE-spec replacement disc brake pad set for select Ford and Lincoln models
• Engineered with Akebono’s focus on noise, vibration, and harshness control
• Rear brake fitment for Bronco Sport, Edge, Escape, Fusion, MKZ, MKC, MKX, Continental, and Nautilus applications
• Part number ACT1665 for catalog and cross-reference lookup

Product Line Details

The ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line is Akebono’s ceramic brake pad family for drivers who want an OE-style replacement with consistent pedal feel and reduced brake noise characteristics. Akebono has long been associated with ceramic brake technology and supplies brake solutions across a wide range of original equipment applications.

Fitment

• Fits 2021-2024 Ford Bronco Sport, rear; without abutment clips.
• Fits 2022-2024 Ford Edge, rear; without abutment clips.
• Fits 2021-2023 Ford Escape, rear; without abutment clips.
• Fits 2023 Lincoln Corsair, rear; without abutment clips.
• Fits 2023 Lincoln Nautilus, rear; with vented rotor.
• Fits 2021-2022 Lincoln Nautilus, rear; California excluded; ceramic OE pad material.
• Fits 2021 Ford Edge, rear; California excluded; ceramic OE pad material.
• Fits 2015-2020 Ford Edge, rear.
• Fits 2020 Ford Escape, rear; from 05/08/2020.
• Fits 2013-2020 Ford Fusion, rear.
• Fits 2019-2020 Ford SSV Plug-In Hybrid, rear.
• Fits 2017-2020 Lincoln Continental, rear.
• Fits 2013-2020 Lincoln MKZ, rear.
• Fits 2019-2020 Lincoln Nautilus, rear.
• Fits 2017-2019 Ford Escape, rear.
• Fits 2015-2019 Lincoln MKC, rear.
• Fits 2016-2018 Lincoln MKX, rear.

What It Helps Address

• Rear brake pad wear on Ford Edge, Ford Escape, and Ford Fusion applications
• Brake noise and vibration concerns during everyday driving
• OE-style replacement needs for Lincoln MKZ, MKC, MKX, Continental, and Nautilus models
• Brake service on vehicles requiring ceramic rear pad material
• Fitment-specific replacement for rear disc brake maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm rear axle fitment, rotor configuration, and any application notes before installation. Some listings require no abutment clips, while others specify vented rotor or California-excluded coverage. Verify the vehicle’s build date where noted, especially for the 2020 Ford Escape and 2021-2022 Lincoln Nautilus applications. This part cross-references Bosch BC1665 and Wagner Brake QC1665 for the same application.

Quality Assurance

Akebono is recognized for ceramic brake technology and for developing brake friction materials with attention to NVH control. ACT1665 is part of the ProACT Ultra Premium Ceramic Pad line and is cataloged as an OE-spec replacement option for the listed Ford and Lincoln rear brake applications.