Ford Fusion; Lincoln MKZ (2013-2018): Service brakes, hydraulic
Recall 23V162000 · Mar 10, 2023 · Ford Motor Company
1,280,726
vehicles affected
1,280,726
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 23V162000
- Date
- Mar 10, 2023
- Maker
- Ford Motor Company
- Units affected
- 1,280,726
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, hydraulic > Foundation components > Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Model years
- 2013-2018
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is 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.
What can happen
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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 covered
2 models, 12 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 23V162000?
2 models: Ford Fusion (2013-2018), Lincoln MKZ (2013-2018), about 1.28 million vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 23V162000?
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.
What can happen?
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend 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.