Ford Escape; Lincoln MKC (2018): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 18V104000 · Feb 12, 2018 · Ford Motor Company
88
vehicles affected
88
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18V104000
- Date
- Feb 12, 2018
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 88
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2018
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
What can happen
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 2 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 18V104000?
2 models: Ford Escape (2018), Lincoln MKC (2018), about 88 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 18V104000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
What can happen?
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.