Recall 24S36 - Leaking Hydraulic Clutch Pressure Line

[RiksDH]

Yes, if it’s able to be dislodged with hand pressure the line gets replaced and the system bled

Correct! That was my understanding. At the dealership currently… They just came back and told me yours is “Solid”. Nothing to worry about. I will still work on getting all the lines anywhere near the headers secured and insulated. Better safe than sorry.

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[Marty1000]

Correct! That was my understanding. At the dealership currently… They just came back and told me yours is “Solid”. Nothing to worry about. I will still work on getting all the lines anywhere near the headers secured and insulated. Better safe than sorry.

This item is not metal to metal screw connect. What does "SOLID" mean?? How much hand pressure did they apply? I am sure with enough force you can pull that plastic of the stud. I am thinking that maybe some dealers may want to pull it off just to keep the car for the day and make the full repair to get more money from Ford for the work?

 

[Zig]

Finally got to a computer to get a better look at the pics.
If I'm reading this correctly, even if I get a "Pass" with the tube attached to the stud with a plastic Zip retainer, there is still more work to be done beginning with step 2. Am I correct?
Update: No, I am incorrect. If I get a "Pass", I'm done. @RiksDH was only showing what needed to be done in the case of a "Fail".

Not attached is instant fail

can be detached is fail

doesn’t say to attach and attempt to detach

fail may require special tool.

 

[Pyroguy]

Mine was all good. DH built around 7/25/23. Plenty of room between header and line. I'm going to just try to send pics and see what happens. Took 15 seconds to look and see if it was loose.

 

[RiksDH]

This item is not metal to metal screw connect. What does "SOLID" mean?? How much hand pressure did they apply? I am sure with enough force you can pull that plastic of the stud. I am thinking that maybe some dealers may want to pull it off just to keep the car for the day and make the full repair to get more money from Ford for the work?

“Solid” as in Not dislodged from the stud. @Pyroguy explains it exactly

 

[Zig]

Howdy all. Whelp... guess I may be one of the "affected" ones. This is what I think they're looking for:

Area Looking (right behind driver's firewall):

Suspected problem child:

For those that are curious: mine was mfg in 06/23 - 401A GT PP

I have my recall service appointment scheduled for first thing tomorrow.

Curious as to your feedback regarding clutch feel post remedy.

 

[jesuschristsupercar]

@jesuschristsupercar - could you please edit your initial post of this thread and add the service procedure @RiksDH has posted here, thanks. It will save all of us a lot of time and effort for this recall.

thank you all again for the support and sense of community. This is the power of being in a collective.

Sorry it took me a couple days. The original post has been edited to include the service procedure printout.

 

[Instant Action]

Just checked mine and it‘s fine. Convertible GT PP was built 10/23 if this makes any difference.

 

[dusman59]

Just curious did the s550 have this issue? What was done on those model years? I know the s650 had several suspension tweaks and improvements which I think were great. Perhaps this plastic clip pressed on a threaded stud is good enough but I would hope some aftermarket improvement could make things much better.

 

[Unixis]

Curious as to your feedback regarding clutch feel post remedy.

According to the ole' dashcam the tech only had it on the lift for about 30 min (the cam only records when the car is on and for about 2 min after shutoff so I didn't see what he did under the hood/where he worked). As I know mine was a fail (wasn't on the post at all and I left it that way) I don't know if that was long enough to do a whole clutch line replacement and bleed. Either way they said it was good and afterwards it's on the post. I did a longer visual inspection to look for any discoloration on the shielding and couldn't see any so calling it good for now (but the fire extinguisher's going to ride trunk for a few more months, lol). As far as I can tell there's no difference in clutch feel/contact patch/engagement zone after the service.

 

[SWPHX]

I happened to check my Ford Pass app today and see that a recall was issued yesterday for my car. Here is the info.

Campaign/NHTSA#
24S36/AWAITING

Issue Date
2024-06-03

Description
On your vehicle, the hydraulic clutch pressure line may not be properly retained to a locating stud on the dash panel. A line with improper retention may contact hot exhaust components and melt, leaking hydraulic fluid.

Safety Risk
A leaking clutch pressure line will not impact the volume of brake fluid in the brake system, so you will not observe an impact to brake function. However, this condition can impact the brake fluid supply in the clutch and can result in an inability to change gears. If leaked hydraulic fluid accumulates near a sufficiently hot surface, you may observe smoke and experience an under-hood fire. An under-hood fire increases the risk of injury.

Remedy
Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to inspect the clutch line free of charge. The clutch line will be located properly and in most cases that will close the recall. However, in the case the clutch line on your vehicle must be replaced, your dealer will replace the clutch line with parts available. If parts are not available andor backordered, you will be offered a rental until parts are available.

Next Steps
Contact your local dealer and schedule a maintenance appointment. To find your local dealer, use the "find a dealer" feature below.

I am currently trying to setup a service appointment.

EDIT: Thanks to @RiksDH we have the below service procedure printout

Just scheduled mine for recall service!

 

[Zig]

What would they do if one secured it in place in order to drive it to the shop for remedy?

 

[Skye]

Just curious did the s550 have this issue?

Actually, yes. Different type of connector, but same general location and fault.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/urgent-check-clutch-line-at-brake-master-cylinder.84132/

To the best of my knowledge, there was never a recall.

Aftermarket kits are available, using better physical lines and connectors.

 

[Zig]

Actually, yes. Different type of connector, but same general location and fault.

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/threads/urgent-check-clutch-line-at-brake-master-cylinder.84132/

To the best of my knowledge, there was never a recall.

Aftermarket kits are available, using better physical lines and connectors.

Imo: ^ different - only nomenclature the same. The prior was with a connection the current is with the excess. Poping disconnect on line (prior) vs floppy line not secured in place (current) but you’d have thunk they’d have reaffirmed the verification of the line since it was ….. (But and however - glad it’s being addressed now as opposed to later - big thanks to mr. not-Blue ember’s sacrifice).

 

[onaccountof]

I just got back from the dealer.
They wanted me to drop my car off, but I said I couldn't and would have to make another appointment if I did. He checked and said it would be an hour or two, so I said I would wait.
20 minutes later the car was checked out and done, no problems.
The guy told me the recall may be a problem with only about 1% of the cars.

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