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Ford recall overview:Â
- Who: Ford recalled more than 1.28 million Fusion and MKZ vehicles.
- Why: The vehicles could have a brake fluid leak.
- Where: The Ford recall is active in the United States.
Ford has issued a recall on more than 1.28 million of its Fusion and MKZ vehicles, model years 2013-2018, as the vehicles may have a brake fluid leak.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) website published the recall notice March 10.
According to the recall, a ruptured hose can cause a significant brake fluid leak in some Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles stretching several model years.
Ford says the recalled vehicles have front brake jounce hoses that can rupture prematurely and cause the brake fluid to leak substantially over time. The leak can reduce the brake pedal’s responsiveness and slow deceleration, increasing the risk of crash, the Ford recall report states.
An estimated 2% of the 1.28 million vehicles carry the defect, the report says.
One accident related to issue, Ford recall states
Ford says the brake fluid indicator light may come on, warning drivers of the defect, and they may feel a difference in the pedal’s feel and travel.Â
The company says it knows of one accident related to the issue so far but no injuries. Ford is not facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.
Owners can expect to receive instructions for next steps by mail between April 17 and 28. They will need to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer for free hose replacement.
Ford was responsible for the most vehicle recalls in the U.S. in 2022, according to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.Â
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8 thoughts onFord announces recall for 1.28M Fusions, Lincoln MKZs due to potential brake defect
My vehicle was recalled and I have the notice, but I wasn’t told that I could take it to the dealer to get fixed every time I call the dealer they tell me they haven’t been issued anything yet! So what the heck??
I bought a 2013 Ford Fusion Se and have had so many recalls on my vehicle and have had to have it taken in so many times over recalls and issues that Ford should be paying me for the amount of time I’ve been without my vehicle because of the high amounts of recalls.
2014 Lincoln MKZ. Multiple bake pad replacement lots of brake fluid
Purchased. Car not in park and brake issue illumination on.
I was driving my 2017 ford edge on the freeway and with no warning had to push my brakes all the way to the floor. Warning light didn’t come on until I started pumping my brakes. Made it to the store to purchase fluid but the fluid was leaking out faster than I put it in. Scaryyyyyyy!
Add me please
2014 Ford Fusion Titanium Hybrid
2014 Ford Fusion, passenger front brake line failed catastrophically, total loss of pedal pressure June 10, 2022. Fortunately no one was injured because it failed when the vehicle was going 20 mph.
2015 Ford fusion I have been having problems with my car and I have had it for two years from Yorks Ford and they said my car hasn’t been recalled just the brakes
I ended up being in two accidents because of the brake failure. No airbags were deployed I’m lucky at the time my son’s father did not lose his life. I have multiple pictures of the car it ended up being totaled out after the second accident