NHTSA recall 19V904000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: 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.
Why it matters: If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The 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. The recall…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 2006 Ford Fusion
- 2006 Lincoln Mkz
- 2006 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2006 Mercury Milan
- 2007 Ford Fusion
- 2007 Lincoln Mkz
- 2007 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2007 Mercury Milan
- 2008 Ford Fusion
- 2008 Lincoln Mkz
- 2008 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2008 Mercury Milan
- 2009 Ford Fusion
- 2009 Lincoln Mkz
- 2009 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2009 Mercury Milan
- 2010 Ford Fusion
- 2010 Lincoln Mkz
- 2010 Lincoln Zephyr
- 2010 Mercury Milan
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 19V904000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.