Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 14963 | 06/01/2001 | 622744 | Some cut-away vehicles may exhibit anti-skid brake system diagnostic trouble code c1229, c1230 and c1237. *tt | 10/22/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 11779 | 08/01/1998 | 615279 | Some vehicles may exhibit brake rotor checking or signs of excessive heat build-up. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| 4662 | 08/01/1998 | 615198 | Some vehicles may exhibit brake rotor checking or signs of excessive heat build-up. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| 985A26 | 03/18/1998 | 601028 | Experiencing vibration during light brake applications at highway speeds. *yc | 06/19/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| BC2390970501 | 05/01/1997 | 52826 | If an e350 requires rotor and hub replacement, a revised thicker plate rotor is now available. *tw | 09/12/1997 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE02070 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/01/2002 | 01/09/2003 | ALLEGED BRAKE HOSE FAILURES | ||
| Ford has received no owner reports of failure, other than the four odi reports that came from a single fleet in new york state.ford also reports that it has received no field reports and did not identify any warranty claims alleging the subject problem.ford estimates that the 86,910 subject vehicles (that have over 6 years exposure), have accumulated over six billion miles of service and that the virtual lack of reports indicates that there is no defect trend.based on ford's data, a safety related defect trend does not appear to exist at this time and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.the closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists.the agency reserves the right to take further action on the subject vehicles if warranted by the circumstances.odi will continue to monitor field reports for this problem and take appropriate action in the future if indicated. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/26/2002 | 98979 | 12 | 04/11/1998 |
| 1997 ford super club wagon xlt (e350) abs system engages inappropriately causing total lack of braking power. the abs control unit does not record an error code so my mechanic cannot find a cause. i have had to remove the abs fuse in order to have trustworthy brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/10/2009 | 23150 | 1 | |
| Abs failure when driven for more than 15 miles. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 11/12/2000 | 1000 | 07/01/1998 | |
| Van shakes rattles, while in operation. loud sound while in operation. rear end has been thus far diagnosed as problem. the abs brakes are also mal functioning. pedal goes down to floor and brakes are not engaging properly | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 12/23/1996 | ||
| When appyling the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 12/23/1996 | ||
| When applying the abs brakes, pedal travels almost to the floor, causing extended stopping distance.. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes the pedal travels to the floor, causing extended stopping distance. cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 12/12/1996 | 9 | ||
| After driving vehicle for a long period of time or pulling a load the brakes become warm and the braking power decreases. the vehicle also virbrates when applying the brakes. vehicle serviced 8 or 9 times for brake problems. problem still exists. *ak front brake rotor warp due to heat which lessons the contact of the pads causing poor braking and vibration. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | 06/16/1998 | ||
| Brake system failure resulted in the consumer feeling vibrations when applying the brakes. nlm | |||
| 05/14/1999 | |||
| When putting the vehicle into reverse and applying brakes,, the brakes went straight to the floorboard,and consumer had to pump the brakes until vehicle slowed down and came to a complete stop. *ak | |||
| When applying the brakes the vehicle veers to the left or right and also vibrates. dealer can't find solution. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| The ambulance experienced problems with the braking system, such as cracked rotors/ frozen calipers, and had 3 replaced brake master cylinders this may cause no braking ability or extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Front brake rotors are prematurely wearing and cracking, causing loss control, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 7 | 01/01/1997 | ||
| When applying brakes entire front end vibrates. also, dealer replaced rotord at least five times. after rotors replacement vibration stopped for a shirt period, and then started again. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 04/01/1998 | |||
| Intermittent problem; when attempting to make a sudden, graudal or normal stop the steering wheel jerks out the consumer's hand, causing loss of vehicle control, resulting in the vehicle pulling to right hand side due to the rear brakes that are not releasing. consumer has contacted the dealer. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 10/16/1997 | 2 | 01/15/1997 | |
| Right rear brake shoes were worn out down to the metal and it ruines side drums. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| The ambulance experienced problems with the braking system, such as cracked rotors/ frozen calipers, and had 3 replaced brake master cylinders this may cause no braking ability or extended stopping distance which may result in an accident. please provide further information. *ak | |||