Ford recalls 199,085 Fusion, Lincoln vehicles for faulty brake pedal bumper

Emmanuel Akosile | ConsumerConnect

Ford Motor Company is recalling 199,085 model year 2014-2015 Fusions, Lincoln MKZs, and model year 2015 Mustangs originally sold, or ever registered in Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Hawaii in the United States (US).

The automobile manufacturer said that exposure to certain environmental conditions, such as high temperatures, high humidity, and salt air could cause the brake pedal bumper to corrode and separate from the brake pedal.

The company stated that a separated brake pedal bumper can cause the brake lights to illuminate continuously, causing confusion to other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.

On automatic transmission vehicles, It also noted that a missing brake pedal bumper can allow the driver to shift the vehicle out of the “PARK” position without depressing the brake, allowing the vehicle to roll away and increasing the risk of injury.

In connection with what the affected consumers are to do Ford said the dealers would  replace the brake pedal bumpers and clutch pedal bumpers free of charge.

Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed March 3, 2022.

Affected vehicle owners may contact Ford Customer Service on (866) 436-7332, and Ford’s number for this recall is 22S02.