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 | |||
| 12/18/2004 | 133867 | 5 | 10/25/1992 |
| Dt: consumers states the brakes fade. consumer steps on them and they go down to the floor slowly. it doesn't do any good to pump the brakes, it is almost impossible to have vehicle stop coming down a hill.*ak | |||
| Driving up hill and depressing the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, and had no braking power. took truck to the dealer, and had the calipers/pads and drums replaced. *ak | |||
| 11/15/1996 | 2 | 07/19/1991 | |
| Abs brakes failed, causing loss of control, resulting in a collision. *ak | |||
| While driving and during a panic stop, experienced abs brake failure, when upon applying the brakes they grabbed then released, allowing vehicle to roll forward before stopping. *ak | |||
| 03/18/1996 | 8 | ||
| Antilock brakes fail, especially in inclement weather. *sd | |||
| 08/07/1991 | |||
| Abs: when applying brakes, pedal goes to floor; vehicle vibrates; extended stopping. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 09/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| There was a factory defect with brakes, it took several years for consumer to figure out what the problem was. brake pedal went to the floor, and pulled a trailer. it pulsated, and brake pedal went to the floor.*ak consumer was in a vehicle crash due to faulty brakes. the master cylinder is too small and weak for the size of the truck. *yh | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Driving up hill and depressing the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, and had no braking power. took truck to the dealer, and had the calipers/pads and drums replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| Driving up hill and depressing the brake pedal and the pedal went to the floor, and had no braking power. took truck to the dealer, and had the calipers/pads and drums replaced. *ak | |||