Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 92V026000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/01/1987 to 08/01/1991 | V (Vehicle) | 467000 | 06/10/1992 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/03/1992 | 03/11/1992 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. this caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. in addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; front brake lining.vehicle description: f250 and f350 trucks with 7.3 l diesel and 7.5 l efiengines ; f250 and f350 4x4 models with 5.8 l efi engines.note: ford recommends vehicle operators do not exceed the gcwr and gvwr of theirvehicles, and proper maintenance of the brakes on these vehicles and any trailerparticularly when operating in mountainous areas with long, steep grades. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 985A29 | 03/18/1998 | 601036 | Some vehicles may exhibit excessive brake pedal travel, irregular front lining wear, and brake pull. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| 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 - CALIPER | |||||
| 985A38 | 03/18/1998 | 601045 | Front caliper piston boots damaged. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE91077 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/23/1991 | 10/31/1991 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA91044 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 10/30/1991 | 10/30/1992 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | 92V026000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 4 | 02/21/1991 | ||
| Brakes overheat causing loss of breaking power. | |||
| 02/21/1991 | |||
| Front brake calipers wear excessively causing brakes to overheat. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Brake problems--failing to stop the vehicle in a timely manner. no one has been able to fix them. power steering unit has been replaced three times--car wanders. | |||
| Brakes do not work properly--when pressure is applied on the brake pedal, there is a pause between applying the brake and the vehicle stopping. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/14/2000 | |||
| Aftering driving for about 10 miles using the brakes frequently vehicle shut off. after vehicle was started again, there was no braking ability. this problem could cause a crash. problem has not been reported to the dealership. please provide any further information.*ak | |||
| Experiencing brake problem, failing to stop the truck in a timely manner, intermittent problem, causes us great concern for safety of others, attempt to repair replace pad, abs box, vacuum pump, brake equalizer, or several other things. | |||
| 07/01/1993 | 5 | 09/13/1991 | |
| Anti-lock brakes faded prior to recall, consumer was never notified of recall. | |||
| 01/16/1997 | 1 | 07/13/1991 | |
| Front abs brakes; upon application, brake pedal goes to the floor, dealership unable to duplicate failure to determine corrective action. tihis failure is not consistent.*ak consumer stated dealer replaced the master cylinder but did not resolve the problem.*jb | |||
| 02/20/1996 | |||
| Abs brakes lock up when the brakes are applied in a panic sudden stop, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Abs, brake failed on dry surface/ extended stopping distance at low speed, resulting in an accident. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed. nlm | |||
| 06/08/1999 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Brake system malfunctioned due to the design of the brakes. vehicle had no braking ability at all, which caused a crash. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Ignition recall service denied with no reason given, was told by mcgarity, carter ford lincoln mercury to go to another dealership. this is the closest location. 96v071000. *ak consumer states when he applied the brakes vehicle pulled to the right.*jb | |||
| 01/01/1992 | 1 | ||
| Brakes fail intermittently. *dh | |||
| 05/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| The brake fluid is overheating, causing increased stopping distance and inablitity to stop the vehicle. recall #92s44. *ak brakes have faded four times failure occured without warning, replaced front pads three times, replaced rotors once, currently rotors appear to warped.*jb | |||
| Brakes failing when in use. please describe the problem. *ak | |||
| 04/15/1995 | |||
| Serpentine belt broke and caused loss of braking ability. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 08/21/1998 | 1 | 04/01/1997 | |
| Front right disc brakes; while driving started pulling and felt like a flat tire. when pulled over the right front, drum was in flames. consumer put out fire with a fire extinguisher. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 05/04/1996 | 1 | ||
| The brake fluid is overheating, causing increased stopping distance and inablitity to stop the vehicle. recall #92s44. *ak brakes have faded four times failure occured without warning, replaced front pads three times, replaced rotors once, currently rotors appear to warped.*jb | |||
| When going down the hill the brake pedal goes to the floor and there no front brake. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/01/1997 | 20 | ||
| Brake calipers fail continually. mjs | |||
| 4 | 02/21/1991 | ||
| Brakes overheat causing calipers to burn. | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 2 | 10/01/1990 | |
| Brake pads and calipers replaced twice. | |||
| 06/12/1992 | 6 | 06/24/1996 | |
| Front brake calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also front end misalignment; windshield wiper motor failed; replaced leaking axle seals; fuel pump failure/ fuel line recall and problems with transmission. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 2 | 10/01/1990 | |
| Brake pads and calipers replaced twice. | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Front brake pads replaced. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 1 | 10/01/1990 | |
| Brake rotors replaced. | |||
| 01/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Front rotors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 03/01/2091 | ||
| Front tire wearing unevenly evem with recent alinement-took to americas tire co. for rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would not help-tire defective. is this tire on the recall? | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 03/01/1991 | ||
| Front tire wearing unevenly evem with recent alinement-took to americas tire co. for rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would not help-tire defective. is this tire on the recall? (tiresize: lt21585r16)( dot number: tire size: lt21585r16 ) | |||
| 10/14/2000 | 03/01/1991 | ||
| Front tire wearing unevenly evem with recent alinement-took to americas tire co. for rotation and was told tire had flat spots and rotation would not help-tire defective. is this tire on the recall?( dot number: tire size: lt21585r16 ) | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/02/2002 | 3 | 06/01/1991 | |
| Brakes fail sometimes. i need help. i just found out about this recall of 03/11/92to late for this recall ?. nhtsa campaign 92vo26000 .*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 06/16/2000 | 1 | ||
| When driving 25 mph and upon attempting to stop vehicle by depressing brake pedal , brake pedal went to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance, which resulted in a rear end crash. consumer contacted dealer, dealer noted that master cylinder failed which caused the problem.*ak | |||