Recall 16V345000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID

Report Date
20160524
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FLUID
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 FORD F-150
2014 FORD F-150

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.