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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 - 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, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/22/1996 | |||
| Brakes: intermittent brake loss, brakes failed when driving at 15mph and attempting to stop, and there were no brakes. car has been in shop approximately five times. last time a master cylinder was put in ,but the problem is still there. *ak | |||
| 10/07/1997 | |||
| Consumer has been experiencing brake problems. vehicle has been to the dealer for repair 8 times/for replacement of the brake drum and the rotor on the right rear. *ak | |||
| 09/18/1996 | 1 | 12/27/1995 | |
| Antilock brakes locking up after hard stop. | |||
| 01/08/1997 | |||
| Upon applying force to the brake pedal the brake pedal goes to the floor, brakes fade away, extended stopping distance. consumer also states after pumping the brake pedal consumer noticed filling in the pedal. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/12/1998 | 2 | ||
| Theere is a loud cracking noise coming from the steering gear. also, consumer is having problem with brakes, and the vehicle has been in the shop two times. dealer can't determine the problem. *ak | |||
| Engine check light comes on, indicating brake failure and leaking fuel line. light still on after brake cylinder repair. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/08/1997 | 5 | 05/05/1996 | |
| The right and left front brake calipers malfunctioned, causing the rotors to be warped and the braking system to fail. dealer replaced rotors, problem is still reoccurring. dealer cannot determine problem. *ak *slc | |||
| 6 | |||
| Front disc brakes lock up on sudden stops, resulting in fishtailing. *ak | |||
| 10/07/1997 | |||
| Consumer has been experiencing brake problems. vehicle has been to the dealer for repair 8 times/for replacement of the brake drum and the rotor on the right rear. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1996 | |||
| During vehicle operation a severe pull to the left is experienced. the rack and pinion, right front shocks, and the front brakes have been replaced as a result.*ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 4 | 02/14/1996 | |
| Brake failure, pedal went to the floor, loss of complete effectiveness. *ak wheel bearing failure. cv joint failure. steering wheel off center. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 01/09/1996 | 1 | 12/27/1995 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||