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Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18V389000·Announced 2018-06-11

Ford Recalls 2018 F-650 and F-750 Trucks for Brake Hose Defect

Ford is recalling 2018 F-650 and F-750 trucks because brake hose fittings may lack anti-corrosion plating, risking fluid leaks and reduced braking.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that can lead to reduced brake effectiveness and an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks. The recall involves 1,474 vehicles where the brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, also known as ferrules.

This manufacturing defect can lead to premature corrosion of the fittings, which may result in a brake fluid leak. A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
FORD F-750 SD, F-650 SD
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Braking System
Hazard
Affected units
1,474

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • F-750 SD
  • F-650 SD

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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