Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
What Happened
Your vehicle's ABS system, which helps you stop safely, has a potential problem with the control unit that might make the brakes take longer to stop the car. The issue is caused by a reaction with a special additive in the brake fluid.
Risk if Unfixed
If this problem isn't fixed, you might need to press the brake pedal further than usual to stop the car, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Ford will fix your vehicle for free. They'll replace the brake fluid, check the control unit, and replace it if necessary. They'll also test the control unit to make sure everything is working properly.
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Original — What Happened
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2006-2010 Ford Fusion, Mercury Milan, Lincoln Zephyr and MKZ vehicles. The valves within the ABS Hydraulic Control Units (HCU) may react with brake fluids containing specific corrosion preventative additives. This reaction may cause the valves to not close properly.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
If the valves do not properly close, additional brake pedal travel may be required to stop the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake system with DOT 4 fluid and install a new brake fluid reservoir cap. In addition, the HCU will be tested to detect a possible stuck valve condition, replacing the HCU as necessary. All services will be performed free of charge. The recall began April 1, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 19S54.
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