Service brakes, hydraulic: fluidRecall 16V-345 · 2013–2014 Ford F-150
Ford Motor Company recall 16V-345 covers 225,012 2013–2014 Ford F-150 for a service brakes, hydraulic: fluid problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q1) shows 78% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V345000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
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.
The risk
Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
78%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 4,606 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2013 to August 31, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Master Cylinder External LeakNHTSA