NHTSA Campaign 16V345000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported May 24, 2016 · 225,012 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD F-150 2013 225,012
FORD F-150 2014 225,012

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V345000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.