Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 985A14 | 03/18/1998 | 601014 | A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking. *tt | 12/07/2000 | |
| 7369 | 11/01/1999 | 610796 | Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number br-18 (xu2z-2v001-ra). *t | 05/15/2000 | |
| 13421 | 10/01/1999 | 609692 | Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| 94237 | 11/01/1994 | 37733 | Revised master cylinder and brake booster for non-abs vehicles. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 985A19 | 03/18/1998 | 601019 | The front brakes may have a persistent squeal during braking at speeds below 56 km/h (35 mph). *tt | 06/18/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SFA/94L01 | 03/01/1995 | 3011600 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| BC1016797230 | 01/23/1997 | 51515 | Front brake squeal/noise during light brakie applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 9732 | 02/03/1997 | 51658 | Brakes- front brake squeal below 56 km/h (35 mph)- vehicle with 14 inch wheels. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3550972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51506 | Front brake squeal/noise during light brake applications below 35 mph, replace the pads/shims kit. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| 985A15 | 03/18/1998 | 601015 | A revised master cylinder and brake booster is available for service on non-abs vehicles to further improve brake pedal feel and travel. *yc | 06/18/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||||
| ONP95B63 | 06/01/1995 | 45049 | Escorts with abs-the brake booster push rod on the affected escorts may not be adjsuted to the intended design length or the lock nut may not be tightened to specifications. to correct the problem, dealers will inspect and if necessary a | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/01/1997 | 2 | 07/01/1996 | |
| Since we bought this used program vehicle, we have had to replace the tires at least 4-5 times, the back top brake light numerous times (fuse) the brakes at least twice and when my son was hit during the winter the airbags did not deploy and he had back injuries his passenger had chest pains from the seat belts, we did replace the timing belt this year and than in july the engine stopped working and the mechanic (pride auto) stated that the engine was damaged this occured while driving appx. 25 hrs per mile. the dealership refused to help us stating that we got 99,000 miles out of it. we are voluntarily returning the vehicle, they are giving us a hard time about it. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/15/2000 | 0 | ||
| While vehicle was being repaired for brakes and technician found a broken rear spring leaf which had to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 09/04/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving about 40 mph steering wheel got stuck. at times stepped on the brakes, and lost control. vehicle crashed into another vehicle that was parked. consumer's vehicle was totaled. also, upon impact, neither of the air bags deployed.*ak | |||
| 04/21/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1995 | |
| Brakes failed when cruise control was activated, brakes worked after accident without cruise control on. *ak | |||
| 03/23/2000 | 07/01/1995 | ||
| I am a female and the auto place treats me like i know nothing but, i had received alot of injuries and i want to know the reason behind this and to get some help to find out why it did. *ak | |||
| 02/14/1997 | |||
| Consumer was involved in a 25-30 mph rear end collision in which the abs brakes locked up, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in an accident. also, the driver's seat belt did not retract and the driver's/ passenger's air bags did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes locked up and car slid off a ditch on ndriver's side and hit a concrete culvert upon impact. *ak tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/01/2001 | |||
| Tired to work with the general manager of honda to no avail. they won't help me and the sold the vehicle and it should have been in working condition. *no afety defect listed. *ak | |||
| 03/01/2000 | 2 | ||
| While approaching a traffic light, the brake pedal went to the floor, dealer replaced the master cylinder and brake booster but the problem persisted, this was tsb number 98-5a-15. nlm | |||
| 09/13/1999 | 1 | 03/01/1997 | |
| Brakes failed as i was getting on freeway. cars had stopped ahead, i was pressing brake pedal, car slowed a little but would not stop. i tried getting onto shoulder but cars were going around me onto the shoulder because of rush hour morning traffic. continued pressing brake pedal with no results. brakes finally engaged but locked and car slid into 1999 lincoln, resulting in front-end damage. brakes worked after crash. i cannot understand why the brakes would have sudden failure and then continue to work. *ak | |||
| 05/16/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, fluid leak from the master cylinder after repair work. | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | 02/10/1996 | |
| Brakes failed, causing right rear brake to lock. | |||
| When applying the brakes, there is a noise in the braking system. *ak | |||
| 08/12/1996 | |||
| Brakes make a loud noise when brakes are applied, vibration in front and front wheels, wobbles at speed 50mph. *ak | |||
| Brakes heat up and lock up repeatedly w/numerous brake components replaced. vehicle towed to various dealers. tt | |||
| 01/02/1995 | |||
| Brakes failed, causng accident. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/06/2000 | 2 | 06/01/1997 | |
| Despite repairs to the brakes, their is no resolution to the continued problems with the loud noise coming from the front brakes. according to the service bulliten 980318985a19 this has occurred before. i don't know how to resolve this issue. i have already paid to have the brakes fixed and the problem persists. this seems to make this car unsafe. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Replacement of front brakes due to wear and 0mission of retaining clips. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 3 | 07/20/1995 | |
| Brake rotors, pads and calipers failed several times. | |||
| 08/15/1995 | |||
| Rubber caliper bushings wearing away, allowing caliper to bounce up and down, causing brake line to break off. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/13/1995 | 1 | 07/21/1995 | |
| Premature wear of the brake pad/shoe assembly. | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 3 | 07/20/1995 | |
| Brake rotors, pads and calipers failed several times. | |||
| 1 | 10/24/1994 | ||
| Front pads/rotors replaced. *sd | |||
| 08/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Front brake pads failed 4 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/07/1996 | 3 | 07/20/1995 | |
| Brake rotors, pads and calipers failed several times. | |||
| 1 | 10/24/1994 | ||
| Front pads/rotors replaced. *sd | |||
| 08/14/1995 | 4 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed 4 times. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 05/16/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, fluid leak from the master cylinder after repair work. | |||
| Brake fluid leak from master cylinder area not front brakes replaced | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| Squeaking noise when depressng brake pedal. | |||