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 | ||||||
| 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 | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. the dealer has replaced the master cylinder/ booster pump/brake booster, front calipers and brake shoes . | |||
| 06/01/1993 | 2 | 05/24/1990 | |
| Brakes failed, repaired, however still fail. | |||
| 06/27/1991 | |||
| Abs: when making panic stop, have to push down hard on pedal to stop vehicle; causes extended stopping; could cause accident, making an emergncy stop. tt | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| When driving in heavy traffic and continue use of abs brakes, had complete loss of brake effectiveness. tt | |||
| 04/10/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs, while driving and applying the brake pedal to the floor loss of effectiveness. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/03/1997 | 08/01/1995 | ||
| Brakes overheated due to engine heat on unshielded brake line caused brakes to overheat and become inoperable. *ak | |||
| 03/15/1995 | 1 | ||
| Eclip missing from truck, causing accident/injuries/fatality. | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | ||
| When applying the brakes, the brake pedal went clearly to the floor. had to use the emergency brake to stop truck. *ak | |||
| 06/02/1994 | 2 | ||
| Front brakes replaced. *sd | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes overheated/failed. *sd | |||
| When apply the brake pedal fades going to the floor . tt | |||
| 04/15/1995 | |||
| Brakes pedal want to the floor and there are no brakes. tt | |||
| 07/15/1995 | 1 | 11/01/1994 | |
| Consumer was driving coming down a mountain the brake failed . tt consumer states that vehicle needs a heat shield and insulation on brake hoses, a recall has been issued on some ford 350's because of brake and fire problems, however this unit was not included. *slc | |||
| 03/31/1995 | |||
| Brake system failure. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. the dealer has replaced the master cylinder/ booster pump/brake booster, front calipers and brake shoes . | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/02/1994 | 2 | ||
| Brake calipers broke. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/12/1992 | 2 | ||
| Brake shoes replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/01/1991 | 9 | ||
| The defective brake rotor cracked in half 9 times in 80,000 miles which caused the braking system to malfunction. dealer cannot determine problem. rotors have cracked nine times. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Master cylinder replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 09/26/1995 | 6 | ||
| Power brake pump replaced. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| Intermittently when the brakes are applied the pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distances. the dealer has replaced the master cylinder/ booster pump/brake booster, front calipers and brake shoes . | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 05/03/1993 | 3 | ||
| Brake linings replaced. *sd | |||