CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
- Risk
- A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
A brake pedal bumper on certain vehicles can corrode and separate from the brake pedal when exposed to high heat, high humidity, or salt air. A separated bumper can cause the brake lights to stay on continuously, which may confuse other drivers and raise the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission models, a missing bumper can also allow the shifter to be moved out of PARK without the brake being pressed, so the vehicle could roll away and cause injury.
Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumper and clutch pedal bumper at no cost to you. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 4, 2022 (interim) and June 13, 2022.
To check whether your vehicle is affected, look up your VIN for open recalls, and contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 with Ford recall number 22S02. If your vehicle is affected, schedule the free repair at an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Fusion | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Ford Mustang | 2015 |
| Lincoln MKZ | 20142015 |