Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
94V169001FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 07/01/1991 to 05/01/1994V (Vehicle)83579112/16/1994ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY09/07/199411/23/1994
Defect SummaryThe parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Consequence SummaryWhen the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. the parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
Corrective SummaryA wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle in gear when the vehicle is parked.
NotesSystem: emergency parking brake; mechanical.vehicle description: light duty pickup trucks and multipurpose vehicles with manual transmissions.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
PARKING BRAKE
001101/10/2000612194Vehicles may experience parking brake pedal which goes to the floor with minimal effort- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/94.06/06/2000
001201/10/2000612198Information regarding parking brake control assembly concerns- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs06/06/2000
001301/10/2000612200Procedure for servicing parking brake- service tip- bronco and f-series built through 4/22/1994 and explorer/ranger built through 5/13/1994. *mjs06/06/2000

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
PARKING BRAKE
11/15/20071990009908/15/2005
 The parking break on my 1992 ford f-150 is not working properly. on occasion it catches but most of the time it slips over the teeth and does not catch at all. *tr
09/01/1995
 Recall 94v169001/ manufacturer recall 94s91. the emergency parking brake will not hold. it's the pedal that driver steps on and will not stay down. dealer was contacted . information received from for tsb was that locked in wedge. consumer 's vehicle is not included in the recall. *ak
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL
01/05/20061050002
 Dt*: the contact stated the fuel pump valve malfunctioned causing fuel spillage. also, the parking brake will not hold the vehicle. there is a nhtsa recall, # 93v125000 and 94v169001, regarding the storage tank assembly and parking brake. the vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recalls; however it is not included in the recall due to the vin. the vehicle has not been taken to the local dealership for inspection.
03/28/20011
 Consumer had contacted dealer in reference to recalls 94 v 169 000 and 93 v 125 000. consumer believed recall work was not done correctly as fuel tank was leaking. dealer bob bell ford 7125 richie hwy. glen burnie, md. 410-766-3600. *ak the dealer failed to remove the leaking fuel tank, and the consumer stated that the problem was dangerous unless action was taken. *yh
12/21/19990
 A year ago parking brake released, and consumer was run over by own truck. *ak
03/01/1994
 No summary.
08/21/19951
 Emergency brake failure. *sd
 When the owner parks the car and puts the emergency parking brake on the car will roll back. this happened several times. the problem is still there. *ak
06/01/1995
 Recall related, parts on bb on 6-1-95, 94v169001 and 93v125000, contact dealership will call are available again on 10-23-95. tt
08/15/19935
 Emergency brake malfunctioned, causing vehicle to roll/accident. (attorney for client( *aw
06/22/1992
 Emergency brakes failed on three different occasions; vehicle parked in 1st gear, emergency brakes applied, vehicle rolled backward; hit unknown object. tt
07/12/19942
 Emergency brake failed to hold on hill prior to recall (94v-169), causing loss of control/accident.
05/04/1995
 Parking brake failure, defective latching mechanism. tt
03/05/1995
 Vehicle rolled away while emergency parking brake was on in neutral crashing into a shed. tt
08/12/19931
 Parking brake failure. tt
 Parked on incline, emergency brake applied, vehicle move and pinned to gate, was able to push off, then rolled down hill and hit some trees. tt
01/16/19951
 Ignition off with emergency brake applied vehicle slipped out of gear and rolled forward. tt
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL
06/10/19951
 Emergency brake release handle problem. *ak
PARKING BRAKE - CONVENTIONAL - MECHANICAL - LINKAGE AND CABLE
08/12/19920
 When consumer puts emergency brake up cable doesn't hold at all. *ak
03/10/2000210/01/1992
 This part connects the parking brake pedal to the two cables that go to the rear wheels. the brake was applied and then the part failed leaving the truck free to roll. this is the second equlizer i have had. the first one failed in the same place and the same way. i don't think it is made out of heavy enough steel. *ak
03/10/2000210/01/1992
 The parking brake equlizer is a c channel that connects the cable from the pedal assembly to the two cables going to the rear wheels. i have had two equlizers fail. the first one at38000 miles. the second at 125000 miles or about 80000 miles later. in both cases the equlizer broke where the pedal assembly attaches to the equlizer. the truck was parked with the parking brake applied and the transmission in reverse. the truck has a standard transmission. the next morning i found the parking brake pedal wouldn't move when released. i looked under the truck. the brake cable was loose and laying on the ground.the only thing keeping my truck from rolling down my drive was the transmission. both times the equlizer failed under similar circumstances. this is a very unsafe condition. i think the equlizer should be made from heavier steel to last the life of the vehicle. *ak