LINCOLN MKZ 2013: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 23V162000

Make Model Year
LINCOLN MKZ 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2023-06-27 2023-03-10 2023-03-13

Production Dates: 2012-03-03 - 2013-03-22

Manufacturers Involved: Ford Motor Company

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 23S12

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1280726

Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report

Summary

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

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.

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.