Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | |||||
| 985A37 | 03/18/1998 | 601044 | The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA93020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA93020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| PE93015 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/09/1993 | 07/27/1993 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA93020 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/28/1993 | 09/23/1994 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | 94V169001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Noisy brakes. transmission tail shaft seal leaks. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/30/1998 | 365 | 03/01/1992 | |
| The abs and parking brake lights remain on continously. i have tested all components according to chiltons and can find no defective parts, i believe it is a manufacturers defect, it is impossible to know if the brakes are functioning properly. i have found a tsb through your database but it is vague, does my vehicle pose a safety hazard? this vehicle is completely original, except tires. please advise. *ak | |||
| 09/16/1994 | 2 | 06/08/1992 | |
| Vehicle vibrates while braking. also replaced pads/rotors and shoes and calipers. | |||
| 1 | 08/14/1992 | ||
| The abs locks up when in rain/snow/car wash. dealer can't do anything about it. *ak | |||
| Use of abs brakes during wet weather results in rear brake lockup. *ak | |||
| 01/24/1997 | 100 | 08/01/1992 | |
| When brakes are cold and slightly tapped rear wheels lock up, vehicle went into spin, caused crash, hit telephone pole, not checked by dealer, vehicle available for inspection. *ak | |||
| 02/07/1995 | 8 | 03/12/1992 | |
| Abs brake failure, experiences pulsation in brake and jerking when stopping. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1995 | 3 | ||
| During vehicle operation in wet conditions, poor abs brake performance, the brakes lock up.*ak | |||
| 03/27/1996 | |||
| Abs brakes; failure on the abs brakes system/poor performance having a very hard time stopping in wet condiontion. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, overheating, causing loss of brake effectiveness when applied, pedal goes all the way to the floor. *ak | |||
| 11/04/1995 | 4 | ||
| Rear anti-lock brakes locked up in damp weather. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, had vehicle for repair 3 times for brakes, when brakes are applied vibration in the front end real hard. tt | |||
| 07/09/1994 | 3 | ||
| Complete loss of abs brakes. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | |||
| 06/06/1995 | |||
| Due to overheating of the brake fluid the vehicle lost all braking ability. this happened while vehicle was towing a 29 foot rv. vehicle serviced by mechanic. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Consumer state when depressing the brake pedal travel to floor board causing vehicle to go into extending stopping distance consumer smell brake fluid. consumer pull parking brake to stop vehicle. please provide further information. mr | |||
| 08/05/1998 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was driving approximately 55mph and had begun braking for for 30 feet before a head-on collision happened. at impact, the driver's side seat belts broke at the shoulder , and consumer was injured. consumer will provide vin. later. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Brake wobble/vibration problem. *dsh | |||
| Brakes failed considerably mainly in the mountains. please describe details. tt | |||
| 08/10/1995 | 1 | 07/01/1992 | |
| While attempting to stop, consumer's brakes went to the floor and stayed there for a while,they had no brakes at all for about one hour. tt *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/16/1994 | 2 | 06/08/1992 | |
| Vehicle vibrates while braking. also replaced pads/rotors and shoes and calipers. | |||
| 11/20/1995 | |||
| Excessive wear on the front brakes, equipped with rear abs system. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 5 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Every six months pads and calipers need to be replaced. have been replaced 5 times in 2 years, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Defective front brake calipers. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 09/01/1995 | 5 | 05/01/1994 | |
| Every six months pads and calipers need to be replaced. have been replaced 5 times in 2 years, cause unknown. *ak | |||
| When braking, front end shakes, go through brake pads quite often. *ak | |||
| 12/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front/rear brake pads 6 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 2 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Brake rotors replaced twice. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 2 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Brake drum replaced twice. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/25/2004 | 25000 | 1 | |
| While driving brake line rusted. as a result, brakes failed when applying them. . no collision reported. *ak | |||
| 08/13/2002 | 1 | 08/01/1992 | |
| Main line from master cylinder has busted and was leaking fluid. vehicle taken to a repair shop. dealer and manufacturer have been notified. *ak consumer states that the steel lines had rusted and should not have because the vehicle has not been in much bad weather. *slc | |||
| 04/17/1995 | 1 | ||
| Routing of hydraulic brake line is abrading shock absorbers. tt | |||
| 03/30/1995 | |||
| Abs: action of three brake system hoses forced to rub together causing brake hose to become worn; resulted in leakage; nearly caused accident. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 03/26/1994 | |||
| The brake was applied and did not return to normal position twice. please explain. tt | |||