The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·23V162000·Announced 2023-03-10

Ford Recalls 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ for Brake Hose Rupture

Ford is recalling 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles because front brake hoses may rupture and leak fluid, 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 structural vehicle defect (brake hose rupture) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2013-2018 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The recall addresses a defect where the front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed 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.

Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 27, 2023. 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
FORD, LINCOLN FUSION, MKZ
Brand
FORD
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Brake System
Hazard
Affected units
1,280,726

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)

  • FUSION
  • MKZ

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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