Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |||||
| 983564 | 01/01/1998 | 607835 | Experiencing a squealing noise from the front brakes when applying the brakes on some vehicles. *tt | 10/13/1999 | |
| 97111097238 | 11/10/1997 | 53664 | Subject on rear vibration/shudder when applying brakes. *yc | 03/30/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 4633 | 08/01/1998 | 615171 | Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| 985A23 | 03/18/1998 | 601026 | A comprehensive pull and drift diagnostic procedure has been developed to assist technicians in helping to resolve pull or drift conditions. *tt | 12/11/2000 | |
| 96718 | 03/25/1996 | 613339 | Subject regarding on-vehicle caliper-mounted brake rotor machining accessories from rotunda, for certain vehicles, are now available for service use. *tt | 06/21/2000 | |
| 98413 | 03/02/1998 | 601274 | A grabbing condition and / or squeal noise from the rear brakes during first few brake applications after rainfall and / or while brakes are cold. *tt | 07/16/1998 | |
| 985A25 | 03/18/1998 | 601027 | A vibration or shudder may be felt during braking on some vehicles. *yc | 06/19/1998 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 985A32 | 03/18/1998 | 601039 | Procedures on caliper-mount lathe machining setup. *yc | 12/13/2000 | |
| 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||||
| 962519 | 12/02/1996 | 50975 | Brakes - high brake pedal travel or low brake pedal feel. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 951013 | 05/01/1995 | 42098 | Brakes - hydraulic - hydromax brake reserevoir mounting bracket separation. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 985A34 | 03/18/1998 | 601041 | Some vehicles brake pedal may feel low or there may be long brake pedal travel. *yc | 06/23/1998 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Recurring rear brake problems (noise). | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 1 | 10/01/1995 | ||
| Brake pedal goes all the way to the floor and there is no brakes, the truck won't stop. *et | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 06/23/1999 | 2 | 03/01/1995 | |
| Original brakes, drums and pads on rear drivers side replaced at 24,000 mi. failed again same problem at 26,000. original transmition and torque converter replaced at 21,000 | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake rotors to fail5 times which may result in extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| While making a stop brake pedal would travel to the floorboard,causing extended stopping distance. dealer has been contacted. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1995 | |||
| Abs brake failure. | |||
| Abs brakes; when applying brakes in panic stops, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop vehicle. please provide details. *ak | |||
| 07/22/1996 | 5 | 02/12/1995 | |
| Continuous repairs and failures on the anti lock brake system, failures cause vibration and lock up. | |||
| 03/04/1997 | |||
| When brakes are applied in a panic stop, the front brakes lock up and the back brakes do nothing, causing the vehicle to collide into another. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 08/04/1997 | 5 | ||
| When applying the brakes you get a metal to metal grinding noise. has had repaired 2 times. *ak *slc | |||
| 07/23/1995 | 0 | ||
| During operation, the brake pedal goes to the floor when brakes are applied. the vehicle will not stop.*ak | |||
| 08/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| While driving, experienced brake failure, when made attempt to slow/stop brakesact seem ineffective to stop, pedal went to floor, vehicle rolled forward. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake failure leaking wheel cylinder, causing total loss of effectiveness, impact 12:00 speed 5 mph *ak | |||
| Under an emergency stop the abs anti-lock brake slows truck down doesn't stop . tt | |||
| 08/07/1995 | 2 | ||
| Abs, after driving for few seconds intermittently loss of brake effectiveness, if driving a long distance when applying brakes loss of pressure. tt | |||
| 02/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure, loss of effectiveness after repeatly applying brakes, in for repair every 1,000 miles. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 2 | |||
| The popping out of the o-ring of the hose connection to the hydraulic unit caused brake and power steering failure, this has happened on 2 occasions. nlm | |||
| 12/01/2000 | 15 | ||
| Brake pedal goes to the floor on occasions resulting in brake failure. nlm | |||
| 08/10/1999 | 1 | 05/01/1995 | |
| Brakes failed.. *et | |||
| Hydraulic brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop the vehicle, causing extended stopping distance. please provide details. *ak | |||
| When driving 45-50 mph, then hit brakes, brakes will grab, slip, then grab again, clean brakes. | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Driving at approximately 55 mph and was least 400-500 feet behind other vehicle , put on brakes, vehicle began to skid for least 200 feet while pulling trailor. front rotors broke three times , dealer has replaced twice , will not replace a thrid time. brakes need to be replaced about every 20 miles. *ak | |||
| 08/04/1997 | 5 | ||
| When applying the brakes you get a metal to metal grinding noise. has had repaired 2 times. *ak *slc | |||
| 06/13/1996 | 1 | ||
| Drving vehicle & applying brakes; brakes locked up; put in reverse to unlock. took to mechanic for repairs; informed needed adjusting; brakes came out of adjustment; called ford dealer for parts. happens every 4-6 weeks. *ak *slc | |||
| 08/02/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brakes overheat when pulling trailer going downhill. *sd | |||
| 11/03/1995 | 3 | ||
| Brakes failed 5 times, causing accident/injuries. *sd | |||
| 08/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes fail, especially with vehicle loaded. *dsh | |||
| 02/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Brakes continue to fail after repeated repair attempts. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Calipers replaced every 24000-28000 miles. *dh | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Rotors crack after every 12000-14000 miles. | |||
| 06/28/1995 | 8 | ||
| Calipers replaced every 24000-28000 miles. *dh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/04/2001 | 2 | ||
| There was a vibration when consumer applied brakes at any speed. consumer had brakes inspected and discovered that front brake rotors on both sides of vehicle had cracked which caused vibration. dealership was unwilling to assist the consumer. *ak consumer is concerned that this could cause the wheels to lock up. *jb | |||
| Front rotors have cracked twice. please provide further details.*ak | |||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing the brake rotors to fail5 times which may result in extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 04/02/1998 | 1 | 04/22/1996 | |
| Front brake rotors cracked in multiple locations with no sign of overheating. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 3 | ||
| Driving at approximately 55 mph and was least 400-500 feet behind other vehicle , put on brakes, vehicle began to skid for least 200 feet while pulling trailor. front rotors broke three times , dealer has replaced twice , will not replace a thrid time. brakes need to be replaced about every 20 miles. *ak | |||
| 09/27/1997 | 04/17/1995 | ||
| Front brake rotors cracked. | |||
| Front brake rotors cracked with no signs of overheating. dealer replaced them. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | |||
| Brakes disc rotors and hubs are cracked on driver's side, in for repair. *ak | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 2 | ||
| Rotors crack after every 12000-14000 miles. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/03/1997 | 1 | ||
| Rear brake shoes and drum failed causing grinding. | |||
| 02/01/1995 | 4 | ||
| Poor rear brake performance. &ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 11/13/1999 | 3 | 01/01/1995 | |
| Inadequate master cylinder volume results in loss of braking. several problems in the fleet. ford acknowledges problem under their articles 96-8-10 and 96-25-19, but will not repair under warranty. major safety hazard exists. updated parts must be ordered at retail cost. suggest recall to update mastercylinders. | |||
| 09/05/1997 | 1 | ||
| Brake pedal must be depressed to the floorboard in order to brake due to master cylinder failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 07/01/1996 | 3 | 02/01/1996 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 04/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Vacuum pump came apart, causing brake failure. | |||