Safety Recall 19S27 – Front Brake Caliper Seal Contamination – 2019 Ford Fiesta

August 28, 2019 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 19V629000

Front Brake may Drag

The swollen seals can cause the brakes to drag, potentially overheating the brakes and increasing the risk of a crash.

 

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V629

Manufacturer Ford Motor Company

Components SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected 2,624

 

Summary

Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2019 Fiesta vehicles. The brake calipers may have been manufactured with the incorrect assembly fluid, which can cause the caliper’s rubber seals to swell.

 

Remedy

Ford will notify owners, and dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake hoses, free of charge. The recall began October 10, 2019. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford’s number for this recall is 19S27.

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 

Check if your Vehicle has a Recall

 

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November 7, 2019

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Safety Recall 19S27 – Supplement #2
Certain 2019 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles
Front Brake Caliper Seal Contamination

REF: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Safety Recall 19S27 – Supplement #1 dated October 9, 2019

New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT

Service Action: Dealers can now repair all affected vehicles.  

Parts Ordering Information: Open ordering for all parts is expected to begin by the end of November.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle	Model Year	Assembly Plant	Build Dates
Fiesta	2019	Cuautitlan	July 22, 2019 through August 1, 2019

 

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

In all of the affected vehicles, an incorrect lubricant was used during the front brake caliper assembly process. Brake calipers assembled with the incorrect lubricant can exhibit swelling of the internal rubber seals. Swollen brake caliper seals can affect braking system performance.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to flush the brake system then replace the front brake calipers and brake jounce hoses, following the dealer bulletin technical instructions.

To place an order for the required parts submit a VIN-specific Part Order contact via the SSSC Web Contact Site.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters were mailed the week of October 7, 2019. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.

             
ATTACHMENTS

Attachment I: Administrative Information
Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III: Technical Information
Owner Notification Letters

 

QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.

Sincerely,

 

David J. Johnson

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ATTACHMENT I

NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 19S27 – Supplement #2
Certain 2019 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles
Front Brake Caliper Seal Contamination  

 

OASIS ACTIVATION

OASIS was activated on August 29, 2019

 

FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION

FSA VIN Lists became available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on August 29, 2019. Owner names and addresses will be available by October 18, 2019.

NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

• Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety recall. Owners should contact their dealer for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. Owners can continue to safely drive their vehicles.
• Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
• Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
• Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

• Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
• Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.

 

DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES

The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall.

 

OWNER REFUNDS  

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES

Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

 

ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)
Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:

• For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual / Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances for FSA’s / Related Damage.
• For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related Damage” radio button checked.
  • Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
• For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair.

 

CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

• Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online.
  • When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 19S27 is the sub code.
  • For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.
• Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a separate repair line from the FSA with same claim type and sub code as described in Claim Entry above.

IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.

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ATTACHMENT II

NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 19S27 – Supplement #2
Certain 2019 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles
Front Brake Caliper Seal Contamination

 

LABOR ALLOWANCES

Description	Labor Operation	Labor Time
Flush the brake system then replace the front brake calipers and brake jounce hoses.	19S27B	1.6 Hours

 

New! PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION

SSSC Web Contact Site:

To place an order for the parts indicated with an asterisk (*), submit a VIN-specific Part Order contact via the SSSC Web Contact Site. Parts without an asterisk are available for open ordering. Open ordering for all parts is expected to begin by the end of November.

Description	Order Quantity	Claim Quantity	Part Number
Left Front Brake Caliper*	1	1	BE8Z-2B121-AA
Right Front Brake Caliper*	1	1	BE8Z-2B120-AA
Washer	4	4	W711784-S300
Left Front Brake Jounce Hose*	1	1	D2BZ-2078-D
Right Front Brake Jounce Hose*	1	1	D2BZ-2078-C
Flow Bolt*	2	2	7T4Z-2L122-A
Brake Fluid (Pint)	4	4	PM-20

 

Dealers will be notified via a DOES II communication if circumstances warrant a change in part supply strategy and when open ordering resumes.

 

DEALER PRICE 

For latest prices, refer to DOES II.

 

PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN

Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES.

 

EXCESS STOCK RETURN

Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.

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ATTACHMENT III

CERTAIN 2019 MODEL YEAR FIESTA VEHICLES  — FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SEAL CONTAMINATION

 

OVERVIEW

In all of the affected vehicles, an incorrect lubricant was used during the front brake caliper assembly process.  Brake calipers assembled with the incorrect lubricant can exhibit swelling of the internal rubber seals.  Swollen brake caliper seals can affect braking system performance.

Due to very limited part availability, only customer-owned vehicles (vehicles sold prior to 19S27 Demonstration/Delivery Hold – August 29, 2019) can be repaired at this time.

 

Customer-Owned Vehicles:

Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to flush the brake system then replace the front brake calipers and brake jounce hoses, following the dealer bulletin technical instructions.

To place an order for the required parts submit a VIN-specific Part Order contact via the SSSC Web Contact Site.

 

Unsold Vehicles:

DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall.  Parts are expected to be available to repair all vehicles in the 4th quarter of 2019.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1.  Remove the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies.  Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM)      procedures in Section 204-04.

IMPORTANT!  Do not remove the front calipers or brake hoses until the flush procedure is complete.

2.  Flush the brake system, following the brake system pressure bleeding procedure steps outlined in WSM Section 206-00.

• While flushing the brakes follow the bleed order shown in Figure 1.  This bleed order is unique to this recall procedure.  See Figure 1.
  • Flush 400 ml of fluid on each side of the front brakes.
  • Flush 200 ml of fluid on each side of the rear brakes.

FIGURE 1

 

3.Replace the following components:

• • Front brake calipers, flow bolts and washers.
  • Front flexible brake hoses.
•  Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 206-03 and 206-04 for replacement procedures.

4. Perform the brake system pressure bleeding procedure for the new components.  Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 206-00.

• While bleeding the brakes in this step follow in the bleed order shown in Figure 2.

FIGURE 2

 

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March, 2020

* * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL REMINDER * * *

According to our records, your 2019 Fiesta has not had necessary safety recall repairs made. We urge you to have the free repair performed at your local dealership as soon as possible.

Recall Number and Description:	19S27 – FRONT BRAKE CALIPER SEAL CONTAMINATION
What is the issue?	On your vehicle, an incorrect lubricant may have been used during the front brake caliper assembly process. An incompatible assembly lubricant may result in swelling of the brake caliper’s internal rubber seats. Swollen brake caliper seals can lead to a leak and result in reduced braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866436-7332. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.Fordowner.com Thank you for your attention to this very important matter.

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Marzo de, 2020

* * * RECORDATORIO IMPORTANTE PROGRAMA DE SEGURIDAD * * *

SegUR nuestros registros, no se realizaron en sur 2019 Fiesta las reparaciones necesarias correspondientes a la campaåa de seguridad. Le solicitamos que realice esta reparaciön gratuita en su distribuidor local 10 antes posible.

Nümero y descripciön de la campafia:

19S27 – CONTAMINACIÖN EN EL SELLO DEL CALIPER DE FRENO DEI-ANTERO

¿Cual es el problema?

En su vehiculo, podria haberse utilizado un lubricante incorrecto durante el proceso de ensamble del caliper del freno delantero. Un lubricante de ensamble incompatible podria ocasionar hinchazån de los sellos de hule internos del caliper de freno. Los sellos hinchados del caliper de frenos podrian provocar fugas, 10 cual se traduce en una funciön reducida del freno, 10 que aumenta el riesgo de choque.

 

Si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuniquese con nuestro Centro de Relaciön con Clientes Ford al 1-866-436-7332. Si desea ponerse en contacto con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra direcciön es: www.Fordowner.com. Gracias por su atenciic en este asunto sumamente importante.

 

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October 2019

* * * IMPORTANT SAFETY RECALL * * *

Safety Recall Notice 19S27 / NHTSA Recall 19V-629

2019 Fiesta
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN):

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. Ford Motor Company has decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in your vehicle, with the VIN shown above.

We apologize for this situation and want to assure you that, with your assistance, we will correct this condition. Our commitment, together with your dealer, is to provide you with the highest level of service and support.

What is the issue?	On your vehicle, an incorrect lubricant may have been used during the front brake caliper assembly process.
What is the risk?	An incompatible assembly lubricant may result in swelling of the brake caliper’s internal rubber seals. Swollen brake caliper seals can lead to a leak and result in reduced braking function, increasing the risk of a crash.
What will Ford and your dealer do?	Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to flush the brake system then replace the front brake calipers and hoses free of charge (parts and labor).
How long will it take?	The time needed for this repair is less than one-half day. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time.
What should you do?	Please call your dealer without delay and request a service date for Recall 19S27. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at the beginning of this letter. Ford has not issued instructions to stop driving your vehicle under this safety recall. You should contact your dealer for an appointment to have your vehicle remedied as soon as practicable. You can continue to safely drive your vehicle. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access www.Fordowner.com for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions. Ford Motor Company wants you to have this safety recall completed on your vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for making arrangements to have the work completed. Ford Motor Company can deny coverage for any vehicle damage that may result from the failure to have this recall performed on a timely basis. Therefore, please have this recall performed as soon as possible. Please note: Federal law requires that any vehicle lessor receiving this recall notice must forward a copy of this notice to the lessee within ten days. NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer Satisfaction Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition there are other features such as reserving and paying for parking in certain locations and controlling certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is equipped to allow control.
What if you no longer own this vehicle?	If you no longer own this vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner. You received this notice because government regulations require that notification be sent to the last known owner of record. Our records are based primarily on state registration and title data, which indicate that you are the current owner.
Can we assist you further?	If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance. RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.Fordowner.com. For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Fleet Customer Information Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #3, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.fleet.ford.com. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). If you are still having difficulty getting your vehicle repaired in a reasonable time or without charge, you may write the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) or go to www.safercar.gov. Reference NHTSA Safety Recall <19V-629>.

 

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Ford Customer Service Division

 

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Octubre de 2019

* * * CAMPAÑA DE SEGURIDAD IMPORTANTE * * *

Aviso de campaña de seguridad 19S27 / Campaña de seguridad 19V-629 de la NHTSA

2019 Fiesta
Número de identificación del vehículo (VIN): 3FADP4BJ3KM162303

Este aviso se le envía de acuerdo con la Ley Nacional de Seguridad y Tránsito de Vehículos de los EE. UU. Ford Motor Company ha determinado que su vehículo presenta un defecto relacionado con la seguridad del motor, con el VIN que aparece más arriba.

Lamentamos esta situación y deseamos asegurarle que, con su ayuda, corregiremos el problema.

Nuestro compromiso, junto con el de su distribuidor, es ofrecerle servicio y apoyo de alto nivel.

¿Cuál es el problema?	En su vehículo, podría haberse utilizado un lubricante incorrecto durante el proceso de ensamble del caliper del freno delantero.
¿Qué riesgo existe?	Un lubricante de ensamble incompatible podría ocasionar hinchazón de los sellos de hule internos del caliper de freno. Los sellos hinchados del caliper de frenos podrían provocar fugas, lo cual se traduce en una función reducida del freno, lo que aumenta el riesgo de choque.
¿Qué medidas adoptarán Ford y su distribuidor?	Ford Motor Company ha autorizado a su distribuidor a limpiar el sistema de frenos luego reemplazar los calipers y las mangueras del freno delantero sin costo alguno (piezas y mano de obra).
¿Cuánto tiempo tomará?	El tiempo necesario para reparar será menos de medio día. Sin embargo, debido a los requisitos de planificación de servicio, es posible que su distribuidor tarde un poco más.
¿Qué debe hacer?	Llame a su distribuidor lo antes posible y solicite una cita de servicio para llevar a cabo la campaña 19S27. Proporcione el VIN a su distribuidor, el cual está impreso debajo de sus datos al comienzo de esta carta. Para esta campaña de seguridad, Ford no ha emitido instrucciones de no manejar el vehículo. Usted debe ponerse en contacto con su distribuidor a fin de programar una cita para solucionar este problema lo más pronto posible. Puede continuar manejando su vehículo con seguridad. Si aún no tiene un distribuidor para realizar el servicio, puede acceder a www.Fordowner.com para conocer las direcciones de los distribuidores, ver mapas y obtener las instrucciones para llegar. Ford Motor Company le recomienda realizar esta campaña de seguridad en su vehículo. El propietario del vehículo es responsable de realizar los arreglos para llevar a cabo el trabajo. Ford Motor Company puede negar la cobertura en caso de que el vehículo hubiese sufrido daños por no haber realizado la campaña de manera oportuna. Por lo tanto, le solicitamos que realice esta campaña lo antes posible. Tenga presente que: la ley federal exige que los arrendadores de vehículos que reciban este aviso de campaña envíen una copia del mismo al arrendatario en un plazo de diez días. NOTA: puede recibir información sobre las campañas y los programas de satisfacción del cliente a través de la aplicación FordPass. La aplicación se puede descargar a través de App Store o Google Play. Adicionalmente, existen otras funciones, como reserva y pago de estacionamientos en ciertos lugares, además de control de ciertas funciones en el vehículo (bloqueo y desbloqueo de puertas, arranque remoto) si así está equipado para permitir el control.
¿Qué pasa si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo?	Si usted ya no es el propietario del vehículo y tiene la dirección del propietario actual, le solicitamos que le reenvíe esta carta. Usted recibió este aviso porque las regulaciones del gobierno exigen el envío de notificaciones al propietario conocido más reciente del registro. Nuestros registros se basan principalmente en datos estatales y de propiedad, que indican que usted es el propietario actual del vehículo.
¿Podemos hacer algo más por usted?	Si tiene problemas para reparar de inmediato su vehículo y sin costo alguno, comuníquese con el Gerente de Servicio de su distribuidor para solicitar ayuda. PROPIETARIOS MINORISTAS: si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Relación con Clientes Ford al 1-866-436-7332 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: www.Fordowner.com. Las personas con problemas de audición pueden llamar al 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Los representantes atienden de lunes a viernes, 8:00 am a 8:00 pm (hora local). PROPIETARIOS DE FLOTAS: si tiene dudas o preguntas, comuníquese con nuestro Centro de Información a Clientes de flotas al 1-800-34-FLEET, elija la opción n.° 3 y uno de nuestros representantes con gusto lo atenderá. Si desea comunicarse con nosotros a través de Internet, nuestra dirección es: www.fleet.ford.com. Los representantes atienden de lunes a viernes, 8:00 am a 8:00 pm (hora local). Si continúa con dificultades para reparar su vehículo en un tiempo razonable o sin cargo, le sugerimos que escriba al Administrador, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Ave. S.E., Washington, D.C. 20590 o bien que llame sin cargo a la línea directa de seguridad vehicular al 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153) o visite www.safercar.gov. Mencione la Campaña de seguridad <19V-629> de la NHTSA.

 

Gracias por su atención en este asunto sumamente importante.

Ford, División de Servicio al Cliente

 

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August 29, 2019

TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT:   NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice Safety Recall 19S27
Certain 2019 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles
Front Brake Caliper Seal Contamination

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle	Model Year	Assembly Plant	Build Dates
Fiesta	2019	Cuatitlan	July 22, 2019 through August 1, 2019

 

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL

In some of the affected vehicles, an incorrect lubricant was used during the front brake caliper assembly process. Brake calipers assembled with the incorrect lubricant can exhibit swelling of the internal rubber seals. Swollen brake caliper seals can affect braking system performance.

 

SERVICE ACTION

DO NOT DEMONSTRATE OR DELIVER any new in-stock vehicles involved in this safety recall. This publication will be updated by the end of September 2019 when it is anticipated that information regarding parts availability and service procedures will be available.

IMPORTANT:  Dealers should open a Repair Order (RO) only when a full dealer bulletin is published.  Opening an RO against an Awareness or Advance Notice will result in warranty rejections against a recall.

 

CUSTOMER NOTIFICATION

Owners of record will be notified via first-class mail after repair instructions and parts ordering information have been provided to dealers.

PLEASE NOTE:

Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee.  Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $21,000 per vehicle.  Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory prior to delivery.

 

QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site.  The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.

Sincerely,

 

David J. Johnson

 

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Ford Media Center

FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES FOUR SAFETY RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA

Aug 30, 2019 | DEARBORN, Mich.

DEARBORN, Mich., Aug. 30, 2019 – Ford Motor Company is issuing four safety recalls in North America. Ford is not aware of any accidents or injuries associated with any of these conditions.

Safety recall of select vehicles for potential lack of seat restraint in the event of a crash Ford is issuing a safety recall for:

1. Certain 2018-20 Ford F-150, 2019-20 Ford F-Series Super Duty, 2018-19 Ford Explorer and 2019-20 Ford Expedition vehicles with a manual driver and/or front passenger seat-back recliner mechanism, and
2. Certain 2020 Ford Explorer and 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles with rear outboard seats with manual seat-back recliner mechanisms.

Affected vehicles may be missing the third pawl required for seatback strength. A seatback with an improperly assembled recliner mechanism may have reduced strength and may not adequately restrain an occupant in a crash, increasing the risk of injury.

This action affects 483,325 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, 58,712 in Canada and 8,149 in Mexico.

Affected vehicles include:

• 2018-20 Ford F-150 vehicles built at:
  • Dearborn Assembly Plant from Sept. 14, 2018, to Aug. 7, 2019, and
  • Kansas City Assembly Plant from Sept. 11, 2018, through Aug. 2, 2019
• 2019-20 Ford F-Series Super Duty vehicles built at:
  • Kentucky Assembly Plant from Sept. 9, 2018, through July 22, 2019, and
  • Ohio Assembly Plant from Sept. 11, 2018, through July 17, 2019
• 2018-19 Ford Explorer vehicles built at Chicago Assembly Plant from Sept. 9, 2018, through March 3, 2019
• 2019-20 Ford Expedition vehicles built at Kentucky Assembly Plant from Oct. 16, 2018, through July 24, 2019
• 2020 Ford Explorer vehicles built at Chicago Assembly Plant from Nov. 21, 2018, through Aug. 21, 2019, and
• 2020 Lincoln Aviator vehicles built at Chicago Assembly Plant from April 12, 2019, through July 16, 2019.

Dealers will inspect the seat structure of affected vehicles. Most vehicles are expected to pass the inspection and not require repair. If a repair is required, the dealer will replace the seat structure. There will be no charge to the customer for these services.

The Ford reference number for this recall is 19C07.

 

Safety recall of select vehicles for potential loss of power-steering assist in states and provinces with high-corrosion conditions

Ford is issuing a safety recall for certain 2013-16 Ford Fusion, 2013-16 Lincoln MKZ, 2015-16 Ford Edge and 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles in U.S. states and Canadian provinces with high-corrosion environments.

Vehicles that did not receive proper application of wax coating and are operated in high-corrosion environments associated with exposure to road salt may experience corrosion of the steering gear motor attachment bolts. This may result in the steering gear motor becoming loose or detaching from the gear housing, although the steering gear motor will not separate from the vehicle.

Detachment of the steering-gear motor from the gear housing would result in a loss of powersteering assist. The steering system would default to base manual steering mode, allowing the vehicle to be steered in a safe and controlled manner. The amount of assist supplied is inversely proportional to vehicle speed, with the highest levels of assist provided at lower vehicle speeds. Loss of power-steering assist would require higher steering effort, especially at lower speeds, which may result in an increased risk of a crash.

This action affects 90,646 vehicles in the United States and federal territories, and 8,134 in Canada.

Affected vehicles include:

• 2014-16 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Flat Rock Assembly Plant from Aug. 21, 2013, through June 14, 2015
• 2013-16 Ford Fusion vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant from Aug. 14, 2012, through June 28, 2015
• 2013-16 Lincoln MKZ vehicles built at Hermosillo Assembly Plant from Oct. 10, 2012, through June 28, 2015
• 2015-16 Ford Edge vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant from June 25, 2014, through June 26, 2015, and
• 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles built at Oakville Assembly Plant from Nov. 11, 2014, through June 26, 2015.

Dealers will replace steering gear motor-attachment bolts and apply wax sealer. If one or more of the steering gear motor-attachment bolts are broken or missing, dealers will install a new steering gear in the vehicle. There will be no charge to the customer for these services.

The Ford reference number for this recall is 19S26.

 

Safety recall of select 2019 Ford Fiesta vehicles for front brake caliper-seal contamination

Ford is issuing a safety recall for certain 2019 Ford Fiesta vehicles for brake calipers that could develop a leak after being exposed to incorrectly labeled assembly fluid in production. A leaking brake caliper could eventually result in reduced braking function or drag, which could lead to the overheating of the brake pads, increasing the risk of a crash.

This action affects 2,624 vehicles in the United States and federal territories. Only 50 of these vehicles have been delivered to customers; the remainder are in dealer inventory and the issue will be remedied prior to customer delivery.

Affected vehicles were built at Cuautitlán Assembly Plant from July 22, 2019, through Aug. 1, 2019.

Dealers will flush the brake fluid and replace the front brake calipers and brake lines at no cost to customers.

The Ford reference number for this recall is 19S27.

 

Safety recall in certain Canadian provinces of select 2012-13 Ford Fiesta vehicles for potential battery junction-box corrosion

Ford is issuing a safety recall for certain 2012-13 Ford Fiesta vehicles in the Canadian provinces of

New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Labrador, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Prince Edward Island and

Quebec. In affected vehicles, battery junction-box relay or fuse corrosion can lead to a loss of lowbeam headlamps and daytime running lamps while driving.

This action affects 13,564 vehicles in Canada.

Affected vehicles were built at Cuautitlán Assembly Plant from June 25, 2011, through April 27, 2013.

Dealers will clean the battery junction box, install foam sealing to the cover and replace any corroded fuses, terminals or relays. There will be no charge to the customer for these services.

The Ford reference number for this recall is 19S28.

 

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1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
FORD	FIESTA	2019

 

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11 Associated Documents

Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 19S27 – Supplement #2

RCMN-19V629-5880.pdf 347.557KB

 

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ISSUED Renotification Notice

RCRN-19V629-3966.pdf 1344.743KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2019-4

RCLQRT-19V629-9670.PDF 211.121KB

 

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Miscellaneous Document – Ford Media Center Aug 30, 2019 – FORD MOTOR COMPANY ISSUES FOUR SAFETY RECALLS IN NORTH AMERICA

RMISC-19V629-2713.pdf 524.508KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Advance Notice Safety Recall 19S27

RCMN-19V629-6388.pdf 147.236KB

 

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Defect Notice 573 Report

RCLRPT-19V629-7869.PDF 214.049KB

 

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Recall Acknowledgement

RCAK-19V629-4553.pdf 264.74KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc)- SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 19S27

RCMN-19V629-7971.pdf 299.839KB

 

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Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2020-1

RCLQRT-19V629-9760.PDF 211.221KB

 

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ISSUED Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)

RCONL-19V629-9517.pdf 93.144KB

 

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Manufacturer Notices(to Dealers,etc) – NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD Safety Recall 19S27 – Supplement #1 Certain 2019 Model Year Fiesta Vehicles Front Brake Caliper Seal Contamination dated 10-9-19.

RCMN-19V629-3178.pdf 233.681KB

 

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Latest Recalls Documents

https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/acms/cs/documentList.xhtml?docId=19V629&docType=RCL

 

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