Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - CONTROLS | |||||
| 985A37 | 03/18/1998 | 601044 | The parking brake pedal may go to the foor with little or no effort during application. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9845 | 03/02/1998 | 601264 | Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc | 07/15/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A5 | 03/18/1998 | 601003 | Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
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 | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/08/2003 | 200000 | 1 | |
| The rear brakes locked up, when they were pressed. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When brakes are applied they pulsate. dealer has informed the consumer that the brake system has dry rotted and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 8 | 04/10/1993 | ||
| When applying the brakes and then releasing the brakes, a few seconds later, the calipers have burned up. then there are no brakes. has been happening for 3 years. dealer has replaced the whole brake system, still no solution to problem. *ak | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, he states that his brakes wear down in the rear which causes the brakes to become warped, he also notes that vehicle does not want to stop when brakes are used. he disconnected the abs system and vehicle runs better. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, they lock up and wouldn't release, took to dealer and he said thst the piston in wheel caliper were defective. *ak | |||
| 11/11/1995 | |||
| Brakes grabbed during application, no response from abs, resulting in an accident.*ak | |||
| 04/05/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake failure when applied the weight of vehicle is heavy for brakes. *ak | |||
| 12/21/1995 | |||
| Abs brake system failure, indicator light comes on, experiencing loss of braking. tt | |||
| 11/04/1995 | |||
| Poor performance of the abs brake system. tt | |||
| The fan belt keeps falling off it was not aligned right, the abs anti-lock don't work. tt | |||
| Rear abs brakes; brakes are spongy needing a lot of pressure to cause brakes to engage. please describe details. *ak | |||
| 06/12/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, partial loss of braking. tt | |||
| 05/12/1995 | |||
| Brake system failure, equipped with abs brakes. tt | |||
| 01/24/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, causing pulsation, also abs light comes on. *ak | |||
| 01/09/1995 | 1 | ||
| Abs, brake failure, when abs came on experienced long stopping distance and pedal faded, causing the vehicle to skid. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 06/29/1998 | |||
| I had to stop suddenly, and the brake pedal went to the floor, and didn't slow the vehicle down. i swirved to miss a car, and was side swiped by a truck. if the brakes would have worked properly, the accident would have been avoidable. | |||
| 09/28/1996 | |||
| While attempting to apply brakes, the vehicle would not stop. *ak | |||
| 10/04/1995 | |||
| Serpentine belt fractures, loss of braking, loss of power steering. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 04/05/2001 | 2 | 01/01/1993 | |
| Repeated failure of all disc brake components (rubber, cylinders, etc.) 18,000 miles and again at 49,000 miles. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1993 | ||
| When brakes are applied front disc brakes lock up, creating extreme vibration which results in loss of steering control. *ak | |||
| When brakes are applied they pulsate. dealer has informed the consumer that the brake system has dry rotted and needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| 8 | 04/10/1993 | ||
| When applying the brakes and then releasing the brakes, a few seconds later, the calipers have burned up. then there are no brakes. has been happening for 3 years. dealer has replaced the whole brake system, still no solution to problem. *ak | |||
| 02/03/1997 | 1 | 02/28/1993 | |
| Front brakes fail to release, causing vehicle to pull to the right. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 02/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Front brake calipers drag, causing vehicle to pull to right. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| When apply the brake goes to the floor and the front pads were replaced six times and changed the rotor four times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| When apply the brake goes to the floor and the front pads were replaced six times and changed the rotor four times. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/03/1996 | 5 | 04/01/1993 | |
| Rear brakes do not stay adjusted, must be readjusted every 2500 miles. | |||
| 10/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes shudder badly when brakes applied, making truck difficult to stop. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - SHOES/LININGS | |||
| Owner has abs brakes, he states that his brakes wear down in the rear which causes the brakes to become warped, he also notes that vehicle does not want to stop when brakes are used. he disconnected the abs system and vehicle runs better. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 4 | 03/29/1996 | ||
| Master cylinder failed several times. | |||
| 8 | 04/10/1993 | ||
| When applying the brakes and then releasing the brakes, a few seconds later, the calipers have burned up. then there are no brakes. has been happening for 3 years. dealer has replaced the whole brake system, still no solution to problem. *ak | |||
| When applying the abs brakes, they lock up and wouldn't release, took to dealer and he said thst the piston in wheel caliper were defective. *ak | |||