In two operations, Ford recalled more than 1.5 million vehicles in the US to fix brake line leaks and potentially harmed windshield wiper arms.
The front brake hoses of the vehicles have problems, according to company findings made public on Friday, March 17.
Recalled Ford Cars May Cause Collision
The biggest of the two recalls affects about 1.3 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKX midsize cars manufactured between 2013 and 2018.
The recall of 1.5 million Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ automobiles is the consequence of a design flaw that may have caused a collision.
The issue from the collision is that the front brake hose rupturing could result in a brake fluid leak. Drivers might be able to see a warning light for low brake fluid. Moreover, it might change how the brake pedal feels and extend the stopping distance of the vehicle.
The defrost and defog systems for the heating, air conditioning, and ventilation (HVAC) will not function when the accessory kit is added because of the auxiliary wiring harness.
Under certain driving circumstances, a malfunctioning windshield defrosting and defogging system may reduce the driver’s visibility and raise the risk of a collision.
The corporation claims that these problems occurred because it did not adequately test the design. The hoses will be changed by dealers. Ford will start mailing owner notice letters on April 17.
They will get a second letter after all the required parts are prepared. Ford claims to be aware of just one incident where the problem was present, although there were no reported injuries.
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Vehicle Owners To Receive Notice
In two operations, Ford recalled more than 1.5 million vehicles in the US to fix brake line leaks and potentially harmed windshield wiper arms.More than 222,000 F-150 pickup trucks built after 2021 are subject to the second recall because their windshield wiper arms are prone to breaking. Dealers will switch out the arms as needed. Informing the owners will start on March 27.
The auxiliary wire harness will be inspected by dealers free of charge, and they will replace or repair it as necessary.
By March 20, 2023, owner notice letters were anticipated to arrive in the mail.
The toll-free number for Ford customer support is (866) 436-7332. The recall’s Ford number is 23C02.
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