Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
984503/02/1998601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc07/15/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
98356401/01/1998607835Experiencing a squealing noise from the front brakes when applying the brakes on some vehicles. *tt10/13/1999
9711109723811/10/199753664Subject on rear vibration/shudder when applying brakes. *yc03/30/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The 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 par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
463308/01/1998615171Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes. *tt01/03/2001
985A2303/18/1998601026A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in helping to resolve pull or drift conditions. *tt12/11/2000
9671803/25/1996613339Subject regarding on-vehicle caliper-mounted brake rotor machining accessories from rotunda, for certain vehicles, are now available for service use. *tt06/21/2000
9841303/02/1998601274A grabbing condition and / or squeal noise from the rear brakes during first few brake applications after rainfall and / or while brakes are cold. *tt07/16/1998
985A2503/18/1998601027A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles. *yc06/19/1998
985A1103/18/1998601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc06/17/1998
9622210/21/199650941Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
985A3203/18/1998601039Procedures on caliper-mount lathe machining setup. *yc12/13/2000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
96251912/02/199650975Brakes - high brake pedal travel or low brake pedal feel. *tw06/17/1997
95101305/01/199542098Brakes - hydraulic - hydromax brake reserevoir mounting bracket separation. *tw11/01/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
985A3403/18/1998601041Some vehicles brake pedal may feel low or there may be long brake pedal travel. *yc06/23/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
0217609/02/200210008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj08/05/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
 The front rotors are wear out and need to be replaced . *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
09/01/19959
 Ongoing / intermittent problem with brake pedal going to the floor and causing loss of braking. vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on nine occasions, and problem still reoccurring. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak
03/01/1999
 Upon steeping on brake pedal, it goes all the way to the floor which indicates brake problems. please provide further information. *ak
 While driving experiences erratic operation, poor performance of abs, under normal conditions, when applying brake at approx. 30mph, the brakes tend to grab/jerk, and stick, no prior warning.*ak
01/05/19955
 Anti-lock brakes failed, resulting in an accident. *ak
09/25/1995
 Abs brake system failure, brake pedal goes to the floor in a panic stop. tt
08/28/1995
 Abs braking system became inoperative with no warning. tt
08/11/1995
 Abs, front brake rotors were cracked, when applied brake causing virbration in front end. tt
06/01/19951
 Abs system failure, loss of braking ability while driving at rolling speed. tt
 Vehicles abs braking system is intermittently having wheel lock-up. yy
04/24/1995
 Abs: brakes locked up when applied; pedal traveled to floor; caused accident. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
3
 Intermittently while driving and all of a sudden there were no brakes/ steering, and no control. engine continued to run when this happened. it has happened 3 times within the last four months. dealer was not able to duplicate problem. ford was aware of this problem. *ak the vehicle's ignition switch is a major problem that ford company has to recall. *yh
08/08/1996106/01/1995
 Front brakes failed causing them to smoke and catch fire.
09/09/19981
 Rear brakes worn out, and the brake cables were manufactured improperly.
11/06/1998
 Brakes are defective, extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied. dealer aware of the problem. also, transmission makes noises and skips. *ak *ml
02/01/19951
 Truck pulls to left when brakes are applied. (attorney for client) *dsh
02/22/19951
 Aftermarket trailer brake controller made by tekonsha engineering, when hand operated the brake lights do not come on. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
01/18/200010/01/1995
 No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak
03/11/19991
 Both front rotors are cracked only on the outer face, it is a single crack all the way through the face and ford is refuseing to take care of this under warrenty
05/01/19951
 Front brake failure. *aw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
01/08/1997101/01/1995
 Brake calipers stick.
08/08/1996
 Brake failure, while driving at speed of 15mph, front caliper overheated and caught on fire. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
01/08/1997101/01/1995
 Brake pads replaced.
01/17/19957
 Replaced noisy front brake pads.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
 Vehicle was at a standstill/ idling, and suddenly exhaust sounded like marbles, and turbo quit. also, had to get rear main seal replaced twice. brake rotors were warped, and transmission did not shift properly. please add any additional information. *ak
09/30/1997405/01/1995
 Both brake rotors cracked on two separate accasions . ford replaced the first bad set under warranty, but wont admit there's something wrong & wont replace them again.i've also got an exhaust leak that they temperarily fixed under waranty.
09/17/1999
 Both front rotors cracked in two / three places, causing noise. replacements were done. the rear drum & brake shoes were replaced due to failure. *
07/01/1998
 While driving braking sysytem malfunctioned, which could have caused an accident. pedal went to the floor. also, both front brake rotors cracked in two places. dealer replaced front brake rotors and pads. *ak
01/08/1997101/01/1995
 Brake rotors cracked.
03/13/1997
 The front left rotor has cracked and the left front is starting to crack. the cracking is affecting the braking performance. *ak
01/17/19957
 Replaced noisy front brake rotors.
08/11/1995
 Abs, front brake rotors were cracked, when applied brake causing virbration in front end. tt
04/25/1995
 Ask for ext 258. brakes vibrate and would not grab cutting rotors. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
09/17/1999
 Both front rotors cracked in two / three places, causing noise. replacements were done. the rear drum & brake shoes were replaced due to failure. *
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS
03/16/199704/16/1995
 Both rear wheel cylinders were leaking. *ak
03/16/199704/16/1995
 Both rear wheel cylinders are leaking. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
11/14/1996108/01/1995
 Brake line wore through.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
 While appling brakes pedal would travel to floor board. dealer was contacted, technician replaced master cylinder, vehicle still has problem. please provide further information.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
09/09/19981
 Rear brakes worn out, and the brake cables were manufactured improperly.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
08/20/2002112/01/2094
 Drove truck into the garage, brakes worked fine. next day started engine and noticed that brake warnng light did not go off. when backing out of garage, noticed that i had only about 10% of normal braking power. brought truck to a slow stop and called local dealer. truck was towed in. dealer replaced a vacuum pump assembly, ford part f4tz-2a451-a . part cost $308.55, labor $101.99. had this truck been in its normal service, towing a 9,000 pound travel trailer the results might have been tragic. i consider this a major design defect. a brake part should not go from 100% effective to 10% with no warning. dt
10/30/2000402/01/1995
 Vacuum pump failed 1st time aprx 1000 miles, ford replaced, failed 2nd time aprx 50k miles, out of warranty, failed 3rd time, aprx 67k miles, ford replaced, failed 4th time 87k miles, out of warranty. each time brakes became almost impossible to apply and vehicle became hazardous to operate, also when pump failed 3rd time, serpentine belt was destroyed and power steering was also lost, compounding the safety issue.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
09/06/20041200407/05/1995
 Rear brake failure/ on 4th set front roters,calapers with 45,000 on truck when jack up with both feet on brake on brakerear brakes only work to stop wheels at very slow applacation at 12,000 master cylinder,buster,absvalve by pa ford deler.20, at courtesy ford pt wash/last two i did,{kang repair}*ak

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