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 | |||||
| 985A50 | 03/18/1998 | 613021 | Experiencing excessive brake pedal travel accompanied by reduced braking effectiveness when the vehicle is operated at an idle for extended periods, in hilly terrain, in high ambient temperatures and / or when the vehicle is located in exce | 06/16/2000 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 4633 | 08/01/1998 | 615171 | Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 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 - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 97616 | 03/17/1997 | 51998 | Brakes- excessive brake pedal travel- f super duty motorhome chassis vehicles built through 11/2/94. *jd | 07/17/1997 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| When driving vehicle applied brakes, had complete loss of effectiveness; a smell of overheating; could stop vehicle by applying parking emergency brake. fluid in the brake line had overheated. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/28/2002 | 2 | 07/01/2099 | |
| In both cases the motorhome lost its ability to stop this motorhome. i was able to slow down and avoid serious problems. after the components cooled down the system went back to working. i have had the brakes checked and no problems were discovered. i have talked to ford and have not gotten any help.*ak | |||
| 11/29/1997 | 1 | ||
| Cruise control was set on 55 mph, applied brakes to disengage, did not work . pushed harder on brake, instead of disengaging, it started to accelerate. in order to disengage the cruise control had to manually push the on and off button, that was the only way. *ak consumer states cruise control works correctly now. brake switch wad replaced. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| When brakes are applied brake pedal went to the floor in hill area. please describe details. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 04/20/2000 | 2 | 11/01/1994 | |
| The front left and right calipers do not release as necessary to stop vehicle. the brake fluid temperature reaches an extremely high temperature which is causing the calipers to not release. these brakes have been completely rebuilt with new parts and taken apart again to re-lubricate in hopes of a successful repair. documentation available. thermopane window seals have become defective as they leak (condensation forms between panes of glass) company (fleetwood corp.) refused replacement based on shape of the corners of the glass. 7 out of 9 windows are affected including driver's window which is absolutely necessary to operate vehicle/ the remaining windows are througout the coach (except for windshield). a definite safety concern. dealer agreed they needed replacing, fleetwood declined.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 02/01/1993 | ||
| When driving vehicle applied brakes, had complete loss of effectiveness; a smell of overheating; could stop vehicle by applying parking emergency brake. fluid in the brake line had overheated. *ak | |||
| 10/02/1995 | 4 | 06/01/1994 | |
| Front brake hoses are leaking fluid through the side walls. tt *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 06/01/1996 | 2 | 05/06/1994 | |
| Brake switch failed. this brakes switch has too much responsibility: brake lights, shift interlock (prevents shifting from park if switches is broken), and cruise control kick down. careful internal inspection suggests very poor design. *et | |||