NHTSA Recall 19V904000
NHTSA Campaign Id 19V904000; Date: Dec. 18, 2019
if the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2006 Ford Fusion; 2007 Ford Fusion; 2008 Ford Fusion; 2009 Ford Fusion; 2010 Ford Fusion; 2006 Lincoln MKZ; 2007 Lincoln MKZ; 2008 Lincoln MKZ; 2009 Lincoln MKZ; 2010 Lincoln MKZ; 2006 Lincoln Zephyr; 2007 Lincoln Zephyr; 2008 Lincoln Zephyr; 2009 Lincoln Zephyr; 2010 Lincoln Zephyr; 2006 Mercury Milan; 2007 Mercury Milan; 2008 Mercury Milan; 2009 Mercury Milan; 2010 Mercury Milan
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:antilock:control Unit/module
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 600,166
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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. owners will be notified of the safety risk with an interim letter on january 13, 2020. a second notice will be sent once parts are available, expected to be late in the first quarter of 2020. owners may contact ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. ford's number for this recall is 19s54.
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.
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