Service Brakes, Hydraulic:fluid

NHTSA campaign 16V345000 · announced May 24, 2016 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 225,012 units affected

The 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.

The risk

Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Ford F-150
• 2014 Ford F-150

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal or repair advice.