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.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Engine
205
89,000 mi
Power train
104
81,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling
85
101,080 mi
Unknown or other
47
40,000 mi
Electrical system
23
37,000 mi
Fuel/propulsion system
22
6,400 mi
Steering
19
41,000 mi
Wheels
10
36,000 mi
Air bags
5
48,000 mi
Vehicle speed control
5
650 mi
Back over prevention
4
68,000 mi
Fuel system, gasoline
4
79,000 mi
Seat belts
4
—
Service brakes
4
114,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission
3
72,000 mi
Structure: body
3
1,440 mi
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
3
58,000 mi
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera
2
60,000 mi
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
2
30 mi
Fuel system, other: kinetic: flywheel,bearings
2
80,000 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic
2
73,000 mi
Suspension
2
—
Back over prevention: camera system
1
—
Back over prevention: warnings
1
—
Electrical system: ignition: coil: high tension/spark plug wires
1
119,107 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
62,000 mi
Engine and engine cooling: engine
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system: emission control: gas recirculation valve (EGR valve)
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly: filler pipe and cap
1
73,000 mi
Lane departure: assist
1
—
Lane departure: warning
1
—
Latches/locks/linkages
1
67,205 mi
Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch
1
1,440 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: bearings/bushings
1
75,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: internal: gears
1
117,000 mi
Power train: automatic transmission: lever and linkage: column shift
1
117,000 mi
Seat belts: front: buckle assembly
1
89,000 mi
Seat belts: front: retractor
1
89,000 mi
Traction control system
1
41,000 mi
Visibility/wiper
1
—
The 2017 model has about half as many complaints as this one. The 2019 model has about 1.5 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.
