Ford Motor is recalling nearly 1.3 million Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans manufactured from the 2013 to 2018 model years because their front brake hoses can break and leak brake fluid, which could affect stopping ability and cause a crash. may increase the risk of
The company notified the National Highway and Transportation Safety Administration and said that in the event of a leak, the brake fluid warning light on the instrument cluster behind the steering wheel may illuminate.
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses free of charge, and information letters to owners are to be sent in mid-April. A second letter will be mailed once replacement parts are available.
Owners may contact Ford Customer Service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S12. Affected vehicles were manufactured between February 3, 2012 and July 19, 2017.
In mid-2020, Ford recalled 488,594 Ford Edge and Lincoln MKX SUVs for a similar problem regarding leaking brake lines.