Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
1,280,726
Reported to NHTSA
2023-03-10
Owners notified
2023-06-27
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer 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.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.
Safety risk
A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Vehicles affected
6,026
Reported to NHTSA
2017-07-06
Owners notified
2017-08-25
Defect description
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Edge and Fusion vehicles. On vehicles with 2.0L gas engines and six-speed automatic transmissions, the torque converter weld studs may have been inadequately welded.
Safety risk
If the torque converter weld studs fail, the torque converter will not be connected to the engine flexplate and the vehicle will lose the ability to move, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford or Lincoln will notify owners, and dealers will replace the torque converters, free of charge. The recall began August 25, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 17S16.
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2017 Ford Fusion vehicles manufactured September 27, 2016, to September 28, 2016. The left rear seat backs pivot pins may have been improperly welded.
Safety risk
During a crash, the improper welds may fail, allowing any stowed luggage to move into the passenger compartment, increasing the risk of injury.
Manufacturer remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the left hand, second row seat back frame, free of charge. The recall began January 10, 2017. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S43.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
396
76,000 mi
Power train
302
79,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
131
81,571 mi
Electrical system
120
26,000 mi
Unknown or other
103
31,837 mi
Service brakes
51
58,000 mi
Steering
51
35,090 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
48
80,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
35
70,000 mi
Air bags
26
22,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
16
60,000 mi
Wheels
15
44,543 mi
Visibility/wiper
12
7,000 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
10
42,000 mi
Electronic stability control (ESC)
9
13,000 mi
Exterior lighting
9
100 mi
Seat belts
7
40,000 mi
Suspension
6
2,300 mi
Structure: body
5
32,000 mi
Forward collision avoidance: adaptive cruise control
4
130,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
4
80,000 mi
Power train: shift linkage/cable/rod
4
80,000 mi
Seats
4
32,000 mi
Traction control system
3
86,720 mi
Air bags: air bag/restraint control module
2
54,855 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
2
86,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: torque converter
2
92,023 mi
Service brakes, air: antilock: ABS warning light
2
80,000 mi
Visibility
2
22,000 mi
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
2
60,446 mi
Back over prevention: rearview system braking
1
—
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
113,275 mi
Electrical system: adas: hill start assist: software
Power train: automatic transmission: gear position indication (PRNDL)
1
41,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: bearings/bushings
1
—
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
1
52,000 mi
Power train: driveline: differential unit
1
145,000 mi
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
74,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
1
93,000 mi
Steering: rack and pinion
1
86,720 mi
Structure
1
60,000 mi
The 2016 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2018 model has 2 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.
