CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
- Risk
- Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain vehicles built between August 2013 and August 2014 with 3.5L engines may have a master cylinder rear cup seal that can roll. This can let brake fluid leak from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
If fluid is lost from the primary reservoir, the front brakes can lose function completely, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should treat any unusual brake behavior seriously and have the vehicle checked promptly.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster. Owners can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-150 | 20132014 |
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