Ford Recalls 271,000 Pickups to Fix Brake Fluid Leak
May 25 2016 - 10:40AM
Dow Jones News
DETROIT—Ford is recalling some of its top-selling vehicles in
the U.S. to fix a fluid leak that can reduce braking power.
The recall covers about 271,000 F-150 pickups in North America
from the 2013 and 2014 model years that have 3.5-liter V6
engines.
Ford says brake fluid can leak from the master cylinder. That
could reduce the ability of the front brakes to stop the
trucks.
The company reported nine crashes with no injuries, but one
person was hurt in an unspecified interaction with the brakes.
Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder for free. They
will also replace the brake booster if they find leaks from the
master cylinder. Ford says it is working with suppliers to get
parts to dealers and will begin notifying customers the week of
July 11.
Ford says the problem isn't related to an investigation by
federal safety regulators into power brake assist failures in F-150
pickups. That probe by the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration into electric vacuum pump failures was closed
earlier this month after Ford extended warranties and the agency
determined that the trucks could still be stopped by drivers.
Copyright 2016 Associated Press
(END) Dow Jones Newswires
May 25, 2016 10:25 ET (14:25 GMT)
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