NHTSA Campaign Number

23V162000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Reported to NHTSA: October 3, 2023

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 Consequence

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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.

What This Recall Page Shows

This page summarizes a single NHTSA recall campaign, including the defect description, safety consequence, and manufacturer's remedy. The affected vehicles listed below are the make/model/year combinations tracked in our database — this is not a VIN-specific result. To check whether your individual vehicle is covered by this recall, enter your 17-digit VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Click any vehicle below to view its full safety profile.

Affected Vehicles (12)

Year	Make	Model
2013	Ford	Fusion
2014	Ford	Fusion
2015	Ford	Fusion
2016	Ford	Fusion
2017	Ford	Fusion
2018	Ford	Fusion
2013	Lincoln	MKZ
2014	Lincoln	MKZ
2015	Lincoln	MKZ
2016	Lincoln	MKZ
2017	Lincoln	MKZ
2018	Lincoln	MKZ

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This recall information is from NHTSA campaign 23V162000. This site is not affiliated with NHTSA. Contact your dealer or call NHTSA's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.