Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
98I001000FORD MOTOR COMPANY I16774205/01/1998ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY04/07/199806/05/1998
Defect SummaryThis is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification program for owners of certain 1995-1997 crown victoria model vehicles with police, taxi, and commercial fleet packages and town car vehicles with the livery package. these vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the brake line and the underbody front floor pan assembly which could cause wear of the brake lines.
Consequence SummaryThis could lead to brake fluid loss for the rear brakes and, potentially, increased stopping distances.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect the brake lines for wear, install two new tube bundle clips, and check the brake lines for proper clearances. if the brake lines are worn, the damaged section of the brake line will be replaced.
NotesNote:ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to inspect the brake lines without charge.owners can contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS
BC031197230101/23/199751420Rear brake squeak/groan. *jd06/27/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
984503/02/1998601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc07/15/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
981201/19/1998605557Experiencing squealing and / or moaning noise from the rear brakes during light to medium brake applications. *tt07/08/1999
985A203/18/1998601001A squealing and / or moaning noise may be heard from the rear brakes during light to medium brake applications. *tt06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
1223012/01/1998615491All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt01/17/2001
985A603/18/1998601004Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc12/14/2000
985A303/18/1998601002The anti-lock brake system ( abs ) may activate under false abs conditions. *yc06/17/1998
BC031A49702002/01/199751652Inadvertent abs activation on smooth dry pavement. *tw06/27/1997
BC031497020101/02/199751113Inadvertent abs activation on smooth dry pavement. *jd06/27/1997
BC031497230101/23/199751423Inadvertent abs activation on smooth dry pavement. *jd06/27/1997
9521210/01/199546478The 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 par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
9991005/17/1999606432Addressing concerns with the brake lamp inadvertently disabling the brake shift interlock on police vehicles. *tt08/20/1999
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
9919409/20/19996090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt03/06/2000
985A1103/18/1998601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc06/17/1998
BC0310A9702002/01/199751626Rear brake squeal/groan. *tw06/27/1997
9622210/21/199650941Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
BC083496100910/09/199650424Groan noise from the rear brakes, usually noticed on light brake use. *tt04/24/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
981401/19/1998605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt07/09/1999
985A503/18/1998601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
98B19S108/01/1998609562Owner notification program 98b19-s1 - brake line wear on certain vehicles. correction to original technical instructions regarding diameter of replacement brake lines. yd04/04/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
0217609/02/200210008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj08/05/2004

Investigations

NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
RQ03004FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/11/200307/25/2003REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE
 Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population.
EA03012FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/25/200304/11/2005REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE05V086000
 In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID
RQ03004FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/11/200307/25/2003REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE
 Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population.
EA03012FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/25/200304/11/2005REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE05V086000
 In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
RQ03004FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/11/200307/25/2003REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE
 Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
EA03012FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/25/200304/11/2005REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE05V086000
 In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi
RQ03004FORD MOTOR COMPANY03/11/200307/25/2003REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE
 Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population.

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
01/15/20030
 First i would like to say that what i hear about the grand marquis having problem with the fuel tank is rather disturbing to me i am aware now that these cars are capable of catching on fire if hit from behind. i carry three small children to school every morning in "this car" i have contacted the ford corp. about this problem and they seem to not be bothered about this fact. now to my other problems. i have just replaced my intake manifold because the one that came with the car cracked while i was driving it. my mechanic stated that he found out that it was a very common problem with the 1996 mercury grand marquis. the ford corp. has redesigned the intake manifold for this model and raised the price from about 250.00 to almost 500.00. in july of 2002 there was a part that went out on my a/c unit that i had to replace (i have to contact my mechanic to see what part it was that was replaced) in july 2002 i had to have my roters turned, in january 2003, i had to have them turned agian and have my right back roter repaced because it was no longer good. (all this was done on january 10 2003 now it is jan. 20, 2003 and my right front roter is grinding again (i also had new brakes put on all around jan.10,2003. my driver side door is drooping because it needs a new pin put in... my car also seems to balk when i push on the gas peddal,my car also has a popping noise when i hit a hole or turn. when i called the ford corp. on these issues they seemed liked they really didn't care about any of these things. maybe you might know someone that i could contact in the ford corp. that is "high up" and that would listen to my oncerns. thank you for your time, sincerly, diane
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
01/22/2001107/01/1995
 This is an ongoing problem with all of our 1995-1997 crown crown victorias. no safety defect listed in summary. *ak
08/15/2000107/11/1996
 Brakes were vibrating very loud, consumer was very concerned that brakes were going to quit.*ak the front disc rotors failure and front rotors pulsating was the cause for loud vibration of brakes. the problem reoccored due to brake pad failure. *yh
09/27/1999101/01/1996
 Officer was traveling northbound on summit ave e at approximately 30-35mph. at the intersection of summit and e. harrison st, the officer slowed to clear the intersection and to negotiate her patrol vehicle around a traffic circle. the officer negotiated her vehicle around the circle. north of the intersection, the officer attempted to brake, but the brakes did not respond - abs light was on and the abs mode did not function. the officer then attempted to straighten the vehicle, but found that the steering had failed as well. the vehicle fishtailed. the officer's vehicle was now heading west towards a legally parked vehicle on the west side of summit ave. e. the officer attempted to steer to the right to straighten out the vehicles movement. the officer found that the steering wheel would not turn like it had been locked. the vehicle had total steering failure. the officer was headed straight towards the parked vehicle, jerked the steering wheel as hard as she could to the right. her vehicle responded but ended up hitting two parked vehicles on the east side of the street. these vehicles were pushed into two additional vehicles and a motorcyle. the office was treated for neck and back injuries. *ak
09/27/1999106/01/1996
 Officer was traveling northbound on summit ave e at approximately 30-35mph. at the intersection of summit and e. harrison st, the officer slowed to clear the intersection and to negotiate her patrol vehicle around a traffic circle. the officer negotiated her vehicle around the circle. north of the intersection, the officer attempted to brake but the brakes did not respond - abs light was on and the abs mode did not function. the officer then attempted to straighten the vehicle but found that the steering had failed as well. the vehicle fishtailed. the officer's vehicle was now heading west towards a legally parked vehcile on the west side of summit ave. e. the officer attempted to steer to the right to straighten out the vehicles movement. the officer found that the steering wheel would not turn like it had been locked. the vehicle had total steering failure. the officer was headed straight towards the parked vehicle, jerked the steering wheel as hard as she could to the right. her vehicle responded but ended up hitting two parked vehicles on the east side of the street. these vehicles were pushed into two additional vehicles and a motorcyle. the office was treated for neck and back injuries.
05/22/1996
 This is a police vehicle. during an accident the abs system was inoperative and the brakes locked and may have contributed to the accident. please describe. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
08/10/2007150000
 Tl*the contact owns a 1996 ford crown victoria. the contact received a recall notice for nhtsa campaign id number 07v336000 (vehicle speed control). the brake reservoir caught fire and caused the driver side emergency brake to fail. the failure also caused the wheels to lock. the manufacturer advised the contact to call his insurance company for a claim. the vehicle was parked at the time of the fire. the failure mileage was 150,000.
11/19/2004787861
 The brake line from the abs pump to the right front brake rusted through which resulted in the loss of all fluid in the master cylinder. further inspection found the two rear brake lines also severely rusted. the location of the failure and the extensively rusted rear lines was directly under the master cylinder, on top of the chassis rail. *ak
02/18/2002
 While driving brakes constantly rubbing and causing brake line to fail. *ak referenced in rq03-004
04/26/19963
 Chief of police called to inform of recall notice received concerning ford crown victoria lower ball joint failure. *ak door handles were replaced. rear brake pads and rotors replaced at 18290, front pads and rotors were replaced at 28679 miles, front and rear brake pads replaced at 51031 miles. intake manifold replaced twice. heater hose replaced. passenger side tail light replaced. tire rotations are done every 3000 miles, however tires had to be replaced at approximately 9600 miles and at 600000 miles, no specific tire information given. cooling fant and motor replaced. tpc, pvc, and fuel regulator replaced. *slc
11/05/19980
 Consumer was driving down road when steering locked up and he could not steer the vehicle. consumer lost control, and started down an embankment.tried to apply brakes, but they did not work. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
11/25/1998111/01/1998
 Problem involves nhtsa recalls 98i001000 and 98v322000. dealer and ford say my car does not have these problems. i do not want to take the chance of having my steering control fail, or having my brakes fail. please help. also, the transmission has an extremely long shift from first to second. ford has a tsb on this, and states this will not affect the transmission,but it will shorten the life and lead to possbile accumulator bore scuffing. thanks! *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
07/15/1997111/01/1996
 The defective rear braking lines caused the brake pads to wear out which caused ineffective rear brake lines. the rear brake pads were replaced, all four rotors were completely worn at 12000 miles. *slc
07/25/1996207/24/1996
 Brake pads replaced twice.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
07/15/1997111/01/1996
 The defective rear braking lines caused the brake pads to wear out which caused ineffective rear brake lines. the rear brake pads were replaced, all four rotors were completely worn at 12000 miles. *slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
05/27/200573666106/10/1996
 Metal brake lines along drivers side frame rail rusted through causing complete loss of brakes.
11/19/2004787861
 The brake line from the abs pump to the right front brake rusted through which resulted in the loss of all fluid in the master cylinder. further inspection found the two rear brake lines also severely rusted. the location of the failure and the extensively rusted rear lines was directly under the master cylinder, on top of the chassis rail. *ak
05/24/200450923111/01/1996
 Rear steel brake lines rusted. *ak *nm
06/24/2003108/08/1998
 Complete brake failure. deteriated fluid line under driver's door. all fluid was discharged and was left without any brakes at all. should be investigated. *ak referenced in rq03-004
05/20/200329510101/28/1998
 Brakes failed. driver noticed brake fluid leak and added brake fluid to get the car back to our residence. a review of the brake lines showed corrosion and leakage in the brake line only. all of the other lines and the under carriage show no corrosion at all. this is indicative of a defect in the material used for the brake line. this incident could have been more serious, possibly causing injuries or deaths if it were not for the actions of the driver. *nlm
04/16/20001
 Brake line foward of rear axle and above fuel filter rubs on car body resulting in a hole in brake line
01/30/19991
 No summary
1
 Steel brake line running to the rear brakes rubs on the underside of the car body at the transmission crossmember.
1
 Steel brake line running to the rear brakes rubs on the underside of the car body at the transmission crossmember
101/01/1996
 Steel brake line running to the rear brakes rub the underside of the car body at the transmission crossmember.
11/22/19971
 Metal brake line which runs up/over the driver's seat frame chafed, lines routed too close to the body.
07/15/1997111/01/1996
 The defective rear braking lines caused the brake pads to wear out which caused ineffective rear brake lines. the rear brake pads were replaced, all four rotors were completely worn at 12000 miles. *slc
4
 The brake lines have been replaced in 4 of the following vehicles because the frame rubs a hole in the brake line; 2falp71w0tx167988/1996, 2falp71w8sx177944/1995, and 2falp71w8sx177942/1995. not sure of mileage and date. *ak *slc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
08/03/19961
 Brake pedal going to the floor due to failure of the stop switch and clip on pedal.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
 When brakes are applied on wet pavement the pedal becomes hard, resulting in extended stopping distance. dealer has replaced the brake booster, problem still exists. please give any further details. *ak

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