Listed by NHTSA for this model year
2Possible recalls
1 Canadian (Transport Canada) record, shown separately below
2
Recalls
Mar 9, 2023
Most recent

Newest first. Many cover only part of a model year, so check your VIN with NHTSA or Lincoln before booking a repair.

NHTSA · listed for this model year

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.

Potential consequence

A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

23V162000 · 1,280,726 units in campaign · NHTSA

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Lincoln MKZ and Ford Fusion vehicles. The steering wheel retaining bolt may loosen allowing the steering wheel to detach while driving.

Potential consequence

A steering wheel detachment can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering wheel bolt with a longer bolt, free of charge. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S08.

18V167000 · 1,301,986 units in campaign · NHTSA

Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer

Canadian records (Transport Canada) · 1

These are Transport Canada campaigns for 2018 Lincoln MKZ vehicles sold in Canada. A Canadian campaign may have no US counterpart, or one under a different number covering different vehicles. For a vehicle sold in the United States, go by the NHTSA listing above and NHTSA's VIN lookup.

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