Popular Model of Car In Texas Being Recalled For Braking Issues

If you, or someone you know drives a 2013 to 2018 Ford Fusion in the Killeen-Temple, Texas area, it is very possible they will need to make an appointment with their local dealership to remedy the potential issue of leaky brake hoses. Just because parts are being recalled, doesn't mean your car is in immediate danger of failing, however it is better safe than sorry, and the replacements are available for free.

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The braking hose issues are being recalled for Lincoln MKX models 2013 through 2018 in addition to the Ford Fusions of the same model years. This recall reportedly affects 1.3 million cars, and another 200,000 Ford vehicles are being recalled due to a potential failure of the windshield wiper arms.

What happens if my brake hose is defective?

My brake hose was severed once, and the leak was gushing brake fluid. The more you apply the brake, the faster you lose brake fluid. When your brakes fail due to lack of brake fluid, it takes an incredibly long time to stop, and depending on your speed, you might not be able to stop at all if all the fluid has escaped the system.

How will I know if my car is included in the recall?

According to this article with Fox 7 in Austin, letters will begin being sent out on April 17, 2023 from Ford. Robo dials are also common if they have your number on file. I sold my wife's Mitsubishi years ago, and still receive product recall notifications because my number was on file with their system. Generally, once your car has been returned to the dealership, you will no longer be contacted.

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This is Where AI Thinks You Should Retire in Texas

If you’re thinking about where to retire in the Lone Star State, stop. We have computers to do our thinking now.

Okay, I’m kidding, but when I asked artificially intelligent bot brain ChatGPT for the best places to retire in Texas, these are the answers it spit out, along with this disclaimer: “Please note that this list is not exhaustive and there may be other great places to retire in Texas that are not included here. It is always best to research and visit the place before making a decision.”

Good advice, but let’s look at the top places it recommended and decide for ourselves, shall we? Some look like winners, but some have us wondering if the computer is short-circuiting.