Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings

NHTSA campaign 23V162000 · announced March 10, 2023 · filed by Ford Motor Company · 1,280,726 units affected

The 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.

The 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.

What to do

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2013 Ford Fusion
• 2014 Ford Fusion
• 2015 Ford Fusion
• 2016 Ford Fusion
• 2017 Ford Fusion
• 2018 Ford Fusion
• 2013 Lincoln Mkz
• 2014 Lincoln Mkz
• 2015 Lincoln Mkz
• 2016 Lincoln Mkz
• 2017 Lincoln Mkz
• 2018 Lincoln Mkz

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