Component Description
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Ford Motor Company
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20171029
End Date Of Manufacturing
20171030
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
88
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20180314
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Report Received Date
20180212
Record Creation Date
20180215
Defect Summary
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford Escape and Lincoln MKC vehicles. These vehicles may be equipped with incorrect front brake hoses that may chafe against other components, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Consequence Summary
A brake fluid leak may lengthen the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the brake hoses, replacing any that are incorrect, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S04.
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.
