CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks. The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.
- 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
Some trucks may have brake hoses made without anti-corrosion plating on the metal end fittings, called ferrules, which are located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit. Over time these fittings can corrode, which may cause a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, which increases the risk of a crash. If you own an affected truck, take it to an authorized Ford dealer, where the brake hose assemblies will be replaced free of charge. Ford will also notify owners directly, and you can contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 about this recall (Ford recall number 18S19).
You can check whether your vehicle has any open recalls by entering your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup page or the Ford owner website.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford F-650 SD | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Ford F-750 SD | 2018 |