Mechanic Notes

2013 Ford F-150 Fluid recall 16V345000

Safety recall

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Fluid · Campaign 16V345000 · Reported 24/05/2016

Symptoms / what can happen

Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.

Cause

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 fix, in plain English

Safety recall work is done free by a franchised dealer. Official 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.

Difficulty

Not DIY: recall remedies are performed by a franchised dealer.

Cost

Free to the owner at a dealer while the recall applies. Outside the recall, costs vary; get a written quote.

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