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Ford Fusion, Lincoln MKZ Front Brake Hoses Can Leak
high How serious is it? About this label
A brake fluid leak makes it take longer to stop the car, which raises the chance of a crash. The notice does not tell owners to stop driving.
Key facts
| NHTSA campaign number | 23V162000 |
|---|---|
| Reported to NHTSA | Mar 10, 2023 |
| Manufacturer | Ford Motor Company |
| Part affected | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings |
| Vehicles covered | 2 model/year combinations, model years 2018 |
| Do-not-drive advisory | No |
| Park-outside advisory | No |
| Repair | Free at any franchised dealer |
What's wrong, in plain English
The front brake hoses on these vehicles may rupture and leak brake fluid. When a hose ruptures, the brake pedal has to be pushed down farther before the brakes take hold, and the vehicle needs a longer distance to come to a complete stop than normal. Losing brake fluid this way makes the brakes less effective, so stopping the car quickly and within the usual distance becomes more difficult once fluid starts leaking from a hose.
What you should do
Contact a Ford dealer, or call Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
The brake hose replacement will be done 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 23V162000. More in how recalls work.
Affected vehicles (2)
Who to contact
Ford — official Ford recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
Lincoln — official Lincoln recall lookup
Customer service: 1-866-436-7332
The bigger picture
- Ford Hydraulic Brake Recalls Involving Fluid Leaks and Pedals · all 20 Ford recalls in this area
- Lincoln hydraulic brake recalls involving fluid leaks and lost assist · all 7 Lincoln recalls in this area
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Official notice
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Summary
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- Safety risk
- A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
Verify your specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov. Recall repairs are free of charge by law.