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.