The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·19V904000·Announced 2019-12-18

Ford Recalls 2006-2010 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Zephyr for Brake Valve Defect

Ford is recalling 2006-2010 Fusion, Milan, MKZ, and Zephyr vehicles because ABS valves may fail to close, increasing stopping distance and crash risk.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a brake system defect that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr, and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The recall addresses a defect in the Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Units (HCU). Valves within these units may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives, which can cause the valves to not close properly.

If the valves do not close properly, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or fatalities associated with this defect.

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. Additionally, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, and the HCU will be replaced as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began on April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
MERCURY, LINCOLN, FORD MILAN, MKZ, ZEPHYR, FUSION
Brand
MERCURY
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
600,166

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 (4)

  • MILAN
  • MKZ
  • ZEPHYR
  • FUSION

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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