On March 11, 2022, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) announced a Ford Motor Company recall affecting 195,864 vehicles. The issue involves a brake master cylinder defect that may allow brake fluid to leak into the brake booster, potentially reducing braking performance and increasing crash risk.
Affected Vehicles
- Ford Expedition – Model Years 2016–2017 (3.5L Ecoboost)
- Lincoln Navigator – Model Years 2016–2017 (3.5L Ecoboost)
- Ford F-150 – Model Years 2016–2018 (3.5L Ecoboost)
- Units Affected: 195,864
- Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
- NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V150000
- Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Details of the Fault
The defect concerns the brake master cylinder:
- Brake fluid may leak from the front wheel circuit into the brake booster.
- Loss of brake fluid can cause:
- Increased brake pedal travel
- Higher brake pedal effort
- Reduced front brake function
This can make stopping the vehicle more difficult and increase stopping distance, raising crash risk.
Risks
- Reduced braking capability
- Longer stopping distances
- Higher likelihood of a crash in emergency situations
What Owners Should Do
Ford will contact affected owners. Next steps include:
- Visit a Ford or Lincoln dealer for recall repairs.
- Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, replace the brake booster.
- All repairs will be completed free of charge.
- Owner notification letters were scheduled to begin in April 2022.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
- Enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup tool.
- Contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332.
- Provide reference number 22V150000.
Official Sources
- NHTSA Recall Campaign: 22V150000 – Brake Master Cylinder Leak
- National highway traffic safety administration
- Ford Motor
FAQs
Q: How many vehicles are affected by this Ford recall?
A: 195,864 vehicles.
Q: Which models are included?
A: 2016–2017 Ford Expedition, 2016–2017 Lincoln Navigator, and 2016–2018 Ford F-150 with 3.5L Ecoboost engines.
Q: What is the danger of this defect?
A: Brake fluid leakage can cause reduced braking performance and increase the risk of a crash.
Disclaimer
This article summarizes official information from Ford and the NHTSA under recall campaign 22V150000. Details were correct as of March 2022. Owners should verify with Ford or NHTSA for the latest recall updates.
