According to the latest safety defect recalls made public this morning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aka NHTSA, Ford Motor Company is also recalling numerous vehicles that have not been published by AutoInformed. These include recalls for windshield wipers, brake calipers, brake hoses, and towing trailer tail lights. In some cases millions of vehicles are involved. Owners Should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Information is also available at www.nhtsa.gov.
The largest recall involves more than 1.28 million 2013-2018 model year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans because the front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S12; NHTSA 23V162.
Other Ford Motor Recalls
NHTSA Recall Number: 23V163. Potential Number of Units Affected 222,454
Affected are 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall 22V-250.
NHTSA Recall Number: 23V164. Potential Number of Units Affected 644
Affected are 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S11.
NHTSA Recall Number: 23V160. Potential Number of Units Affected 2716
Affected are 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when using the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Ford’s number for this recall is 23C04.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn.
He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe.
Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap.
AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks.
Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.
More Ford Recalls Published – Millions of Vehicles Involved
According to the latest safety defect recalls made public this morning by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, aka NHTSA, Ford Motor Company is also recalling numerous vehicles that have not been published by AutoInformed. These include recalls for windshield wipers, brake calipers, brake hoses, and towing trailer tail lights. In some cases millions of vehicles are involved. Owners Should contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332 or go to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Information is also available at www.nhtsa.gov.
The largest recall involves more than 1.28 million 2013-2018 model year Fusion and Lincoln MKZ sedans because the front brake hoses may rupture and leak brake fluid. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S12; NHTSA 23V162.
Other Ford Motor Recalls
NHTSA Recall Number: 23V163. Potential Number of Units Affected 222,454
Affected are 2021 F-150 vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail. Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 27, 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S10. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall 22V-250.
NHTSA Recall Number: 23V164. Potential Number of Units Affected 644
Affected are 2022 F-53 and F-59 vehicles. The rear brake caliper attachment bolts may not be tightened correctly, which can allow the caliper to loosen and possibly damage the wheel or brake lines. Ford’s number for this recall is 23S11.
NHTSA Recall Number: 23V160. Potential Number of Units Affected 2716
Affected are 2023 Maverick vehicles. A missing electrical circuit may cause the trailer taillights to not illuminate as intended when using the vehicle trailer tow electrical connector. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, “Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment.” Ford’s number for this recall is 23C04.
About Ken Zino
Ken Zino, editor and publisher of AutoInformed, is a versatile auto industry participant with global experience spanning decades in print and broadcast journalism, as well as social media. He has automobile testing, marketing, public relations and communications experience. He is past president of The International Motor Press Assn, the Detroit Press Club, founding member and first President of the Automotive Press Assn. He is a member of APA, IMPA and the Midwest Automotive Press Assn. He also brings an historical perspective while citing their contemporary relevance of the work of legendary auto writers such as Ken Purdy, Jim Dunne or Jerry Flint, or writers such as Red Smith, Mark Twain, Thomas Jefferson – all to bring perspective to a chaotic automotive universe. Above all, decades after he first drove a car, Zino still revels in the sound of the exhaust as the throttle is blipped during a downshift and the driver’s rush that occurs when the entry, apex and exit points of a turn are smoothly and swiftly crossed. It’s the beginning of a perfect lap. AutoInformed has an editorial philosophy that loves transportation machines of all kinds while promoting critical thinking about the future use of cars and trucks. Zino builds AutoInformed from his background in automotive journalism starting at Hearst Publishing in New York City on Motor and MotorTech Magazines and car testing where he reviewed hundreds of vehicles in his decade-long stint as the Detroit Bureau Chief of Road & Track magazine. Zino has also worked in Europe, and Asia – now the largest automotive market in the world with China at its center.