Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20130801
End Date Of Manufacturing
20140831
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
225012
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20161028
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
ODI
Report Received Date
20160524
Record Creation Date
20160524
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Consequence Summary
Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Recall 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.safercar.gov.
