The Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans from model years 2013 to 2018 could have leaking brake hoses.
According to the NHTSA report
, the root cause of the brake hose issue was a testing rig that wasn’t properly calibrated. The rig apparently was only testing up to 88% of the Fusion and MKZ’s suspension articulation during tests. Obviously, the vehicle’s suspension will travel more than 88% of its engineered travel, and that can cause premature wear on the hose.
The good news is that affected cars will be repaired with new brake hoses, without any cost to customers. These replacement hoses are reportedly more robust than the units they are replacing. If you happened to have your brake hoses replaced before this recall, Ford will reimburse you through Aug. 31, 2023.
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