Ford Fusion Brakes Recall2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 · Free Repair
On approximately 1.28 million 2013–2018 Ford Fusion and 2013–2018 Lincoln MKZ sedans built February 3, 2012 to July 19, 2017, due to inadequate testing during the design process, the front brake hoses may begin to leak due to normal steering and suspension travel.
Is Your Fusion Included?
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What Happened — and How It's Fixed
NHTSA 23V-162000 · 2013–2018 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
On approximately 1.28 million 2013–2018 Ford Fusion and 2013–2018 Lincoln MKZ sedans built February 3, 2012 to July 19, 2017, due to inadequate testing during the design process, the front brake hoses may begin to leak due to normal steering and suspension travel. Significant suspension and steering input can cause the brake hose to rupture, causing brake fluid loss and increased brake pedal travel. Drivers may notice the brake fluid warning indicator light illuminate. The vehicles are equipped with two isolated brake circuits, allowing safe stopping if only one circuit is leaking, but a leaking front brake hose can extend stopping distance and require greater pedal effort — substantially increasing the risk of a crash. Recall 23S12 was the second related recall on the same population (a 2020 recall preceded it).
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Dealers replace both front brake hoses with hoses made from stronger material and modify hose routing/ride-height sensor if equipped, free of charge. Reimbursement is available for owners who paid for repairs prior to the recall announcement. Owner notification letters mailed June 27, 2023.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 23V-162000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 22V-011000 · 2014–2015 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2015 Fusion, Lincoln MKZ, and 2015 Mustang vehicles originally sold or ever registered, in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Hawaii. Exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air can cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.
A separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash. On automatic transmission vehicles, a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the "PARK" position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to rollaway, increasing the risk of injury.
Dealers will replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters notifying owners of the safety risk were mailed on March 4, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 13, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S02.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 22V-011000 on NHTSA.gov
NHTSA 19V-904000 · 2006–2010 · SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
Verified as of 2026-08-28 against NHTSA · Recall 19V-904000 on NHTSA.gov
What To Do
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Schedule the free repair
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Free, by law
Recall parts and labor are free regardless of age, mileage, or where you bought it.
Keep the paperwork
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Brakes Recall FAQs
Is it safe to drive my Fusion before the brakes recall repair?⌄
NHTSA issued no park-outside or do-not-drive advisory for any of the 3 campaigns on this page. Schedule the free repair promptly — until it is completed, the defects described above are still present on affected Fusion vehicles.
Which vehicles are affected?⌄
Campaign 23V-162000 covers certain 2013–2018 Ford Fusion vehicles. Model year alone does not settle it — run your VIN in the checker above, which is the definitive answer for your exact vehicle.
What does the repair cost?⌄
Nothing. By federal law, safety recall repairs are free — parts and labor — at any authorized Ford dealer, regardless of the vehicle’s age, mileage, or where it was bought.
I’m buying a used Fusion. Should I check this recall?⌄
Yes — run the VIN before you buy. If campaign 23V-162000 is still open on that vehicle, any authorized Ford dealer (including us) completes the repair free of charge, no matter where the vehicle was purchased.
