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 - 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 - 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 | ||||||
| PE94004 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/25/1994 | 04/29/1994 | HYDRAULIC BRAKE LINE CRACKS/LEAKS | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| PE91077 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/23/1991 | 10/31/1991 | LOSS OF BRAKE EFFECTIVENES | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/10/1992 | 100 | 04/01/1988 | |
| Slow rpm brake pedal would go to 1 inch from floor,dealer installed all new brake parts,still had problem,dealer called ford engineers and was told truck is ok if pedal don't go the last inch from floorboard-ford called this brake pedal step through'.owner (w.g.stang inc. of hamilton,oh-wilbur stang)wrote ford a letter and was told all was fine if pedal didn't touch floorboard! bull ?!@#$%!!!! *ak *tr | |||
| 05/10/1992 | 100 | 04/01/1988 | |
| Slow rpm brake pedal would go to 1 inch from floor,dealer installed all new brake parts,still had problem,dealer called ford enginers and was told truck is ok if pedal don't go the last inch from floorboard-ford called this brake pedal step through'.owner (w.g.stang inc. of hamilton,oh-wilbur stang)wrote ford a letter and was told all was fine if pedal didn't touch floorboard! bull ?!@#$%!!!! *ak *rm | |||
| 08/04/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1991 | |
| Had just returned from having electrical problem fixed by the ford agency and having brake system inspected. brakes failed approximately twenty miles away. the vehicle seemed to be dragging to the left (slightly) stopped once to look at wheel thinking it might be going flat. could not observe anything wrong. about five miles further along while trying to slow down the brake pedal went to the floor. by downshifting and the parking brake brought vehicle to stop. fortunately it occurred in the right place as i was able to control the vehicle (just after passing a dangerous intersection). *ak | |||
| 06/01/1993 | 1 | 07/01/1988 | |
| When applying the brake, the rear anti-lock brakes lock up. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| When going down the hill brake heat up and there no brake . please describe . | |||
| When driving down the hill apply the brake there is no brake . please describe . | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| 07/04/1999 | |||
| Had vehicle in for brake service. was going downhill & noticed smoke coming from the front. stopped vehicle & checked. brakes on fire. put flames out. dealership towed vehicle. mechanic found nothing wrong with brakes. no recalls on vehicle. consumer has receipt from the same dealer stating they performed brake recall repairs 100 miles prior to the fire. *ak | |||