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2013-2014 Ford F-150 recall: fluid

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 24, 2016. It covers about 225,012 vehicles.

vehicles affected
225,012
reported
May 24, 2016
owners notified
Oct 28, 2016
related complaints
709

Service brakes, hydraulic: fluid

What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 16V345000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 709 complaints about brakes problems.

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Questions about recall 16V345000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2014 Ford F-150 fluid?

Yes. Recall 16V345000, reported on May 24, 2016, covers about 225,012 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 16V345000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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