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 - MASTER CYLINDER | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V184000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 08/19/1996 to 08/23/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 1200 | 09/30/1996 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/25/1996 | 10/01/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification occurred september 30, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
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, ELECTRIC | |||||
| BPI9905 | 01/01/1999 | 605849 | Customer may complain that the raybestos electronic brake controller does not work, works incorrectly, works intermittently, pulses the 4-way flashers, and / or interfers with antilock brakes operation. *tt | 07/29/1999 | |
| 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 4633 | 08/01/1998 | 615171 | Rear brake drag or excessive wear on rear brakes. *tt | 01/03/2001 | |
| 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 - 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 - 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, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 10 | 09/01/1997 | |
| No summary | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/24/1998 | |||
| Vehicle has been at dealer 7 times for brake problems. when applying brakes there was a grinding sound,like metal to metal. also, extended braking distance. dealer determined that emergency brake was not releasing properly, causing damage to brake drums. drums have been replaced twice thus far. dealer cannot remedy problem with emergency brake. *ak | |||
| 03/13/2001 | 1 | 01/01/1997 | |
| When pump fails there is a total loss of all braking and this happens with no warning. *ak | |||
| Intermittently when brakes are applied vehicle experiences extended stopping distance. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 01/05/1998 | |
| Consumer was slowing down for sharp curb & applied brakes, front wheel locked up. vehicle went over bank of hill, heading toward a lake & eventually stopped sliding. dealer and certified mechanic stated that nothing was wrong with it. rotors seem to be warped. *ak front wheels squeal and grab when brakes are applied, excess dust was found in rear brake drums. dealer stated that front end could not be aligned, after market comber bushings were installed on vehicle which was able to be aligned. *slc | |||
| 05/03/2000 | 0 | 11/15/1999 | |
| While driving approximately 60 mph brake light started to flicker on/off. consumer attempted to slow down by pressing brakes, but automobile was not able to stop. consumer had to use both feet to push the brake pedal down. effect of this was that consumer was unable to stop w/o warning, and was prone to a serious accident. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 8 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Brakes started locking up/grabbing, and vibrating, at 8,000 miles, and continued at 48,000 miles. dealer has been unsuccessful in repair of the brake system. i cannot drive an unsafe vehicle. help! *ak | |||
| 02/01/1998 | 09/01/1997 | ||
| The brakes on this f350 truck lock up intermittently, front and rear, and has done this since about 8,000 miles. the dealer has made many, many unsuccessful attempts to fix the problem. since the problem is intermittent, when the ford rep was called and came to investigate the brakes were working fine at that time. we have tried to get them to take the vehicle and drive it for more than 5 mins. to check it and he said he did not have time. we have worked with the dealer until we feel we can no longer drive this vehicle. it is unsafe. several people at the dealership have driven it and have had the brakes lock up but not the person in authority to report to ford. even an outside service person has driven it and experienced the locking up of the brakes. we are seeking legal counsel at this point since we are getting no help. we have tried to get ford to buy back the vehicle and they are not willing to do this at this point. so i have requested an arbitration package from the ford customer assistance center today. they refused to send me copies of the reports i have called in to them concerning this problem too. so it leaves me no choice but to move on. ford has been unwilling to listen. maybe they will listen in court. | |||
| When applying the abs brakes on wet or dry pavement the pedal goes to the floor, causing extended stopping distance, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| 11/30/1998 | |||
| Experiencing ongoing problem with front rotors going out of round. rotors had been replaced on two previous occasions within 35,000 miles of wear. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1998 | 5 | 08/27/1997 | |
| The abs light indicator came on and indicates problem with the brakes. manual states to return vehicle to dealer, repair work done five times. brakes would pull to the left or right side, and steering was off. dealer cannot duplicate the problem. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1997 | 1 | ||
| Abs problem; when applying the brakes during normal braking/ dry road conditions/ regular road surface, the truck pulls real hard to the left, the dealer is unable to correct the braking problem, and stated that the braking system was normal. *ak *jb | |||
| 05/20/1998 | |||
| When traveling at 20 to 35 mph and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a sudden stop, brake pedal traveled to the floorboard, resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer also has experienced a problem when traveling, fire shot out of the exhaust system, causing objects in the road to catch on fire. consumer has contacted the dealer. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 1 | 03/15/1997 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 02/19/1998 | 30 | ||
| While driving vehicle about 30 mph consumer said when applying the brakes trying to stop, the abs locks up, grabing the brakes. manufacturer and were contacted. *ak | |||
| 01/27/1998 | |||
| Consumer was driving approximately 45mph when he took his foot off the gas pedal to begin slowing down for entering the beltway, when he tried to press the brakes again, he noticed that the vehicle did not have any brakes. *ak | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 03/15/1997 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, vehicle lost control, resulting in a collision. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/05/2002 | 1 | 07/01/2097 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1999 | 3 | 01/05/1998 | |
| Consumer was slowing down for sharp curb & applied brakes, front wheel locked up. vehicle went over bank of hill, heading toward a lake & eventually stopped sliding. dealer and certified mechanic stated that nothing was wrong with it. rotors seem to be warped. *ak front wheels squeal and grab when brakes are applied, excess dust was found in rear brake drums. dealer stated that front end could not be aligned, after market comber bushings were installed on vehicle which was able to be aligned. *slc | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty which resulted in a crash. dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. also, replaced brake master cylinder, and broken rear brakes twice. however, problem reoccurred. please provide further information and vin#.*ak | |||
| When applying brakes in normal conditions, the rear brakes locked up, causing an accident. please provide details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 08/01/1909 | ||
| The front brakes caught on fire. the dealer replaced the front brakes at 2 miles. owner is having problems with the rear brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/12/2003 | 2 | ||
| Both factory front brake rotors were found to have a large crack in them, extending from the center to the outer edge. dealer replaced both. now rotors last for approx. 15,000 miles before they become so warped that the truck shudders terribly when brakes are applied. rotors have since had to be turned twice. calipers do not seem to be dragging.*ak | |||
| 11/30/1998 | |||
| Experiencing ongoing problem with front rotors going out of round. rotors had been replaced on two previous occasions within 35,000 miles of wear. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty which resulted in a crash. dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. also, replaced brake master cylinder, and broken rear brakes twice. however, problem reoccurred. please provide further information and vin#.*ak | |||
| 04/03/1999 | 2 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Both brake rotors found to have numerous hairline cracks as well as 2 large cracks one exceeding .5 inches in width an extending from hub to outer edge of the rotor. caused severe shaking and near uncontrolable steering. dealership notified and unconcerned with incident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/15/1997 | 08/01/1909 | ||
| The front brakes caught on fire. the dealer replaced the front brakes at 2 miles. owner is having problems with the rear brakes. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - DRUM | |||
| 09/24/1998 | |||
| Vehicle has been at dealer 7 times for brake problems. when applying brakes there was a grinding sound,like metal to metal. also, extended braking distance. dealer determined that emergency brake was not releasing properly, causing damage to brake drums. drums have been replaced twice thus far. dealer cannot remedy problem with emergency brake. *ak | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty which resulted in a crash. dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. also, replaced brake master cylinder, and broken rear brakes twice. however, problem reoccurred. please provide further information and vin#.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/19/2004 | 82000 | 1 | 12/30/1997 |
| While braking, with no warning, brakes failed. brake line running from diverter to rear axle rusted through behind front fuel tank at plastic bracket. there was no pedal resistance and no braking at all. all fluid was lost. the hole in the line is about 0.250 inch long and about 0.045 inch wide. there was never a problem or a soft pedal prior to this. luckily this occurred in a valley in a driveway while turning around so there was no damage. this would have been potentially catastrophic had it occurred while driving on the road or while maneuvering on a steep grade. the truck is clean with no body rust. i am replacing the brake line. this should never have happened on a 7 year old vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/27/1998 | 1 | 07/01/1997 | |
| Brake line rubbing against heat shield, causing fluid leak. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Braking system malfunctioned, causing no braking abilty which resulted in a crash. dealer replaced rotors twice, and had rotors turned twice. also, replaced brake master cylinder, and broken rear brakes twice. however, problem reoccurred. please provide further information and vin#.*ak | |||
| 08/19/1997 | 1 | 03/15/1997 | |
| Master cylder malfunction. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vacuum pump failed causing loss of brakes from fluid leakage. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/04/2000 | 1 | 02/01/1997 | |
| Loss of vacuum pump on ford f350 crew cab capeable of towing 20000 lbs results in mechanical braking immediately. i was lucky, i was only doing 35mph when failure occurred. for more info on failures go to http://www.ford-diesel.com and search vacuum pump failure *ak | |||