Ford Fusion; Lincoln MKZ, Zephyr; Mercury Milan (2006-2010): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 19V904000 · Dec 18, 2019 · Ford Motor Company
600,166
vehicles affected
600,166
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 19V904000
- Date
- Dec 18, 2019
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 600,166
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip > Control unit/module
- Model years
- 2006-2010
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
What can happen
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required 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 flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 20 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 19V904000?
4 models: Ford Fusion (2006-2010), Lincoln MKZ (2006-2010), Lincoln Zephyr (2006-2010) and 1 more, about 600,166 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 19V904000?
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021.
What can happen?
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required 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.