NHTSA Campaign 23V162000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Ford Motor Company · Reported Mar 10, 2023 · 1,280,726 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
FORD FUSION 2013 1,280,726
FORD FUSION 2014 1,280,726
FORD FUSION 2015 1,280,726
FORD FUSION 2016 1,280,726
FORD FUSION 2017 1,280,726
FORD FUSION 2018 1,280,726
LINCOLN MKZ 2013 1,280,726
LINCOLN MKZ 2014 1,280,726
LINCOLN MKZ 2015 1,280,726
LINCOLN MKZ 2016 1,280,726
LINCOLN MKZ 2017 1,280,726
LINCOLN MKZ 2018 1,280,726

Source: NHTSA Campaign 23V162000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.