Bulletins


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
984503/02/1998601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc07/15/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
9521210/01/199546478The 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 par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
9919409/20/19996090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt03/06/2000
985A1103/18/1998601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc06/17/1998
9622210/21/199650941Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
BC285095040104/01/19953010500Unknown11/01/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
981401/19/1998605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt07/09/1999
985A503/18/1998601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
0217609/02/200210008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj08/05/2004

Investigations


NHTSA IDManufacturerDate openDate closeSubjectRecall campaign
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
PE94058FORD MOTOR COMPANY07/25/199410/11/1994FRONT BRAKE ROTOR FAILURE
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Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
04/05/1996
 Abs, when brakes are applied there is vibration/noise, rotors and pads replacement. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
06/02/19952
 Brakes failed, causing accident. *dsh
05/28/19951
 Vehicle could not stop when brakes were applied,veered to the right to avoid hitting car in front; instead, hit rubber roadmarker. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER
06/27/1995
 Hang up of rear brake cylinder. describe in more detail. tt
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
01/29/1996
 The front two rotors were excessively worn while the brake pads are still good. tt
11/17/19943
 Front brake rotors replaced three times.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
09/01/2000103/01/1999
 Front tire rubbed and wore through the brake line going to the front right caliper causing a leak in the break line. left line is frayed a little too. there is less than 1/4 inch between brake line and tire on both sides.( dot number: pdwx bmdr tire size: 225 50 16r )
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
06/02/19952
 Brake pedal too small.