Ford brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris.
The short version
Ford Motor Company reported a problem with the electronic stability control (esc). Here is what owners need to know.
The brake Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) pump may be contaminated with metallic debris. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
If the brake HCU pump is contaminated, the performance of the electronic stability control and related brake systems may degrade, increasing the risk of a crash.
Ford will notify owners and dealers will replace the brake HCU pump, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 16V-482.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2016 | Ford Transit Connect |
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