2016 Lincoln MKZ · Brakes
Braking performance may be reduced
The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid.
What the reviewed source says
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NHTSA campaign 23V162000 includes certain 2015 to 2018 Lincoln MKZ vehicles. Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2013-2018 Fusion and Lincoln MKZ vehicles. The front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. A brake fluid leak will increase brake pedal travel and extend the distance needed to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Words owners may use
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Symptoms in the pattern
- The driver may notice a warning, changed pedal feel or reduced braking, depending on the recalled component
- An open campaign appears when the complete VIN is checked
- Some recalled vehicles may show no advance warning before the component fails
Vehicles and scope
- 2015 to 2018 Lincoln MKZ
- NHTSA campaign 23V162000
- The manufacturer filing lists 1,280,726 potentially affected units across the complete campaign.
- VIN eligibility determines whether this recall applies to an individual vehicle
Manufacturer position
What the official procedure directs
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.
Safety recall eligibility is based on the VIN and campaign scope, not ordinary warranty mileage. Check the complete VIN even when the vehicle is outside its original warranty.
Original evidence
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Repair paths and safe checks
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Use the official recall 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.
Do not buy parts from the campaign description alone. VIN scope, superseded remedies and parts availability can change.
What owners reported
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Check the complete VIN before arranging work
Enter the 17-character VIN in NHTSA's recall lookup and ask the manufacturer or an authorised dealer to confirm whether the campaign is open for this vehicle.
A year, make and model match does not prove that every vehicle is included. The VIN result controls eligibility.
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Read the method beside the problem
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Read guide ↗When a car is unsafe
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Other reviewed Lincoln MKZ conditions
2017 Lincoln MKZ · Steering & vehicle control
Loose steering wheel bolt may allow wheel detachment
NHTSA campaign 18V167000 lists the 2017 Lincoln MKZ for a condition in which loose steering wheel bolt may allow wheel detachment.
2019 to 2020 Lincoln MKZ · Visibility & cameras
Rearview camera image may not display
A software error may cause the rearview camera to display a blank image, or the image may remain on the display after the backing event has ended.
2015 Lincoln MKZ · Safety restraints
Seat belt may not restrain an occupant
In the event of a crash, heat from the deployment of a seat belt pretensioner may cause a front seat belt anchor cable to fail.