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Ford F-150 Brake Master Cylinder May Leak Fluid

NHTSA campaign 22V150000 · Reported Mar 11, 2022 · Ford Motor Company

high How serious is it? About this label

Losing brake fluid this way can change how the brake pedal feels, make it harder to press, and reduce front braking power, meaning it takes more effort and a longer distance to stop. This increases the risk of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.

Key facts

NHTSA campaign number	22V150000
Reported to NHTSA	Mar 11, 2022
Manufacturer	Ford Motor Company
Part affected	Service Brakes, Hydraulic:power Assist
Vehicles covered	1 model/year combination, model years 2018
Do-not-drive advisory	No
Park-outside advisory	No
Repair	Free at any franchised dealer

What's wrong, in plain English

On certain 2016-2018 Ford F-150 trucks (and related Expedition and Navigator models) with 3.5L Ecoboost engines, the brake master cylinder may let brake fluid leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.

What you should do

1. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if your vehicle is affected. 2. Contact a Ford dealer or Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. 3. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder, and the brake booster too if it's leaking, free of charge.

Where do I find my VIN, and what do I tell the dealer?

Your VIN is the 17-character code on the lower left of the windshield, on your registration and usually on your insurance card. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether this recall is still open on your car. When you call the dealer, say you have an open safety recall and give them NHTSA campaign number 22V150000. More in how recalls work.

Affected vehicles (1)

2018 Ford F-150

Who to contact

Ford — official Ford recall lookup

Customer service: 1-866-436-7332

Any franchised dealer for the brand can do the repair. Phone numbers are taken from manufacturer sites and recent NHTSA notices; if one has changed, the number in your own recall letter is the one to use.

The bigger picture

Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals · all 20 Ford recalls in this area

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Official notice

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST
Summary: Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Ford Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, and 2016-2018 F-150 vehicles equipped with 3.5L Ecoboost engines. The brake master cylinder may allow brake fluid to leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
Safety risk: A loss of brake fluid may result in a change in brake pedal travel, increased pedal effort and reduced front brake function, requiring greater effort and distance to stop the vehicle. These conditions can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder. If the master cylinder is leaking, the brake booster will also be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. An interim owner notification letter notifying customers of the safety defect were mailed on April 29, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed April 29, 2022. This recall is an expansion of NHTSA recall number 20V-332. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S11.

Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.