Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | |||||
| 985A37 | 03/18/1998 | 601044 | The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 980319 | 04/01/1998 | 603512 | Concerns with false abs activation while light braking at low speeds. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
| 95212 | 10/01/1995 | 46478 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because it may be incompatible with the rubber material used in the disc brake system. if petroleum-based grease is used to lubricate any par | 04/25/1996 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 980319 | 04/01/1998 | 603512 | Concerns with false abs activation while light braking at low speeds. *yc | 02/23/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A13 | 03/18/1998 | 601012 | The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES | |||
| 09/20/2012 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. the contact stated that while parked he attempted to apply the parking brake but it dropped to the floor board. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the brakes would have to be replaced. after the repairs the failure recurred. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000. pmb | |||
| 09/20/2012 | 109000 | ||
| Tl- the contact owns a 1993 ford bronco. while parked the contact attempted to apply the parking brake but it dropped to the floor board. the vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. the mechanic stated the brakes would have to be replaced. after the repair the failure continued. there was a recall under nhtsa campaign id number: 94v169001 (parking brake:conventional) that may be related to the failure. the manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated the vehicle was not included in the recall. the vehicle was not repaired. the vin was not available. the approximate failure mileage was 109,000. da | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/11/1999 | 4 | 09/01/1999 | |
| Rear brakes failed after going over bumpy terrain the rear brakes can fail due to air in the hydraulic system. *ak | |||
| 06/27/2000 | 3 | 08/30/1995 | |
| Abs system worked intermittently. brakes pulsated, and consumer had to jump the curb. repair shop determined a module problem & repaired it. subsequently, while consumer was going 15-20mph and pulling a boat, pressed on the brakes and abs light came on. consumer couldn't stop, and rearended vehicle in front. consumer has been trying to get vehicle repaired; but, dealer didn't seem to have a remedy. *ak *ml | |||
| 09/09/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Brakes failed at 5mph. repaired at ford dealer. brakes failed a second time while out of state. being repaired now. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes pedal traveled to the floor,causing extended stopping distance . please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 07/25/1997 | 1 | 10/07/1992 | |
| Abs system failed. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right. please describe.*ak | |||
| 08/23/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving vehicle at 9,000 ft in the mtn., in 2nd gear, 2 wheel drive, started to apply brakes (abs), brake pedal went completely to floor, brakes failed, no warning light, brake fluid evaporized, air in brake system came out. *ak | |||
| 02/21/1995 | 3 | ||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes truck vibrates extensively worse when coming down hills. dealers tried to correct (4) times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/24/1999 | 2 | 06/01/1993 | |
| While traveling at about 5mph the brakes suddenly failed without warning. the dealer repaired it and said that the brake line had rusted through and burst. on sept 4, 1999, after the repair by conlin/collins, the same thing happened again. this time at a speed of 30mph. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 03/20/2000 | 09/01/1999 | ||
| Front rotors warp quickly after being turned. gets worse after hard braking shimmys whole vehice. pulls l or r randomly.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 02/21/1995 | 3 | ||
| Front brake rotors waroed, causing brakes to vibrate. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Defective brake rotors/pads/calipers. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/01/2001 | 0 | ||
| Rear brakes don't stop front brakes. rear brakes were detached from vehicle, causing a collision. ak | |||