Ford / Lincoln recall: Service brakes, hydraulic
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
What could happen
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 fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Ford Fusion 2013–2018
- Lincoln Mkz 2013–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 23V162000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 10, 2023
- Owners notified
- Jun 27, 2023
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,280,726
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 23S12
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Power train Jun 9, 2026
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Oct 13, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Equipment Oct 10, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Back over prevention Jun 27, 2025
- Ford / Lincoln recall: Latches/locks/linkages Nov 17, 2023
- Ford recall: Electrical system Jun 23, 2023
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.