CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
- 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.
- 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
Certain 2013-2016 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles may have front brake hoses that can rupture and leak brake fluid.
A brake fluid leak can increase brake pedal travel and lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, raising the risk of a crash. Owners should take this seriously and not delay the repair.
Authorized Ford or Lincoln dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. To confirm whether your vehicle is affected, check your VIN for open recalls, or contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 and reference recall 23S12.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Ford Fusion | 201320142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Lincoln MKZ | 201320142015201620172018 |