Recall 23V162000: 2013–2018 Ford Fusion and 1 other model

Report received

Mar 10, 2023

Manufacturer

Ford Motor Company

Potentially affected

1,280,726vehicles

Model years

2013–2018

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Possible 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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2013 Ford Fusion1,792 complaints
• 2014 Ford Fusion1,333 complaints
• 2015 Ford Fusion997 complaints
• 2016 Ford Fusion1,650 complaints
• 2017 Ford Fusion1,115 complaints
• 2018 Ford Fusion443 complaints
• 2013 Lincoln MKZ109 complaints
• 2014 Lincoln MKZ97 complaints
• 2015 Lincoln MKZ84 complaints
• 2016 Lincoln MKZ64 complaints
• 2017 Lincoln MKZ141 complaints
• 2018 Lincoln MKZ36 complaints