Ford recalls 2018 Fusion vehicles with front brake hose leaks that increase stopping distance. Owners must have front brake hoses replaced by dealers at no cost.
A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford is recalling certain 2018 Fusion vehicles because front brake hoses can rupture and leak brake fluid, which increases brake pedal travel and stopping distance. This could lead to a crash if the leak causes reduced braking power. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1224793-ford-fusion-2018-brake-fluid-leak-risk-increases-crash-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1224793-ford-fusion-2018-brake-fluid-leak-risk-increases-crash-risk · Updated October 4, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #23V162000
“Ford Fusion 2018: Brake Fluid Leak Risk Increases Crash Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 4, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1224793-ford-fusion-2018-brake-fluid-leak-risk-increases-crash-risk. Based on NHTSA recall 23V162000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V162000).
A brake fluid leak from the front brake hoses reduces braking power. This causes the brake pedal to travel further and increases the distance needed to stop the vehicle, potentially leading to a crash.
Owners of 2018 Ford Fusion vehicles with the specific front brake hose issue are affected. Drivers using these vehicles without the repair are at risk of longer stopping distances.
Check if your 2018 Ford Fusion has front brake hoses that may rupture and leak brake fluid. The recall covers specific vehicles identified in owner notification letters mailed June 27, 2023.
Call 1-866-436-7332 to confirm your vehicle is affected and schedule a brake hose replacement.
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses at no cost to fix the leak and restore safe braking.
Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12.
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid, which increases brake pedal travel and stopping distance, raising crash risk.
Your 2018 Ford Fusion is affected if it was mailed a notification letter on or after June 27, 2023.
Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 to schedule a free front brake hose replacement at a dealer.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Ford to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V162000 — Ford Ford Hello, I own a Ford that is covered by recall 23V162000 from Ford. The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the front brake hoses, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 23S12. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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