NHTSA recall 18V389000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford F-650 SD and 1 more
Reported Jun 11, 20181,474 vehicles affectedFord Motor CompanyMaker’s number 18S19Built Jan 26, 2018 – Mar 13, 2018
The defect
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2018 Ford F-650 and F-750 trucks. The brake circuit hose assemblies located between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit, may have been manufactured without anti-corrosion plating on the coupling fittings, or "ferrules," of the hoses. This can lead to premature corrosion, and result in a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce brake effectiveness, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake hose assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on July 17, 2018. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 18S19.