NHTSA recall 16V-345 (16V345000)
service brakes, hydraulic recall reported May 24, 2016 - about 225,012 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 16V345000
- Also written as
- 16V-345
- Manufacturer number
- 16S24
- Reported
- May 24, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- ~225,012
- Component
- service brakes, hydraulic
What is being recalled
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 F-150 vehicles manufactured August 1, 2013, to August 31, 2014 equipped with 3.5L engines. The master cylinder rear cup seal may roll, resulting in brake fluid leakage from the primary reservoir into the brake booster.
Why it is dangerous
Loss of brake fluid from the primary reservoir results in a complete loss of front brake function, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will replace the brake master cylinder and, if necessary, the brake booster, free of charge. The recall began on October 28, 2016. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 16S24.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 16V-345 when calling a dealer.
Affected 1 model
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.