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 - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 7854 | 01/01/2000 | 7854 | 612215 | Abs diagnostic trouble codes(dtcs) can only be retrieved using super starii tester or the flash out procedure by grounding out diagnostic circuit at test connector. | 06/07/2000 |
| 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 | |||||
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| 985A9 | 03/18/1998 | 601007 | On cobra vehicles only, a rattling noise may be heard from the front wheels when going over bumps and / or a clunking noise may be heard when stopping from reverse. *tt | 06/17/1998 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 95112 | 06/01/1995 | 45078 | Cobra vehicles only - a rattle noise may be heard from the fron wheels when going over bumps and/or a clunk noise may be heard when stopping from reverse. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010500 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||||
| 96264 | 12/16/1996 | 50990 | Brakes - rear brakes squeak - vehicles built through 11/20/94. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 9563 | 03/01/1995 | 39901 | Rear brake squeak. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC2850950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3010500 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| 94235 | 11/01/1994 | 37731 | Front disc brake noise while braking. *tw | 01/06/1995 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 985A10 | 03/18/1998 | 601008 | Experiencing a squeaking noise coming from the rear brakes on some vehicles. *tt | 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA98013 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/27/1998 | 10/31/2000 | PARKING BRAKE | 00V349000 | |
| Consumers allege that when engaged, the parking brake failed to hold the vehicle stationary, and the vehicle rolled away | ||||||
| PE97051 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 12/23/1997 | 05/27/1998 | PARKING BRAKE FAILURE | ||
| Consumers allege that when engaged, the parking brake failed tohold the vehicle stationary, and the vehicle rolled away. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 10/15/2002 | 110000 | ||
| The major problem was the head gasket failure (after 100,000 miles) with the engine needing to be replaced. i was not notified at any time regarding this recall. ford denies that this problem was a recall and that it was my fault that the engine went since i do not do all my repairs at the ford dealership and if i had, i would've been notified of the head gasket failure problem. even though i was not notified by mail or by phone of this problem, ford told me that since the car went over 100,000 miles and was three monthe past the deadline date that i was out of luck and that there would be no extensions or exceptions. the biggest problem that i have is that i did not experience a head gasket failure during their so called warranty extension period and that my 1994 ford mustang only failed shortly after the warranty extension expired. a defective part is a defective part from the day of manufacture to the day the car is junked unless the part is repaired or replaced. so much time and money was put out by me because of ford's lack of customer service. i deserved to have been reimbursed by the ford motor corporation but in turn i received nothing. i could go on but this is very upsetting to me. thank you for listening. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/01/1997 | |||
| Can ford do anything right car has broken down more than i can remember! *ak | |||
| 05/15/1997 | 6 | 05/01/1994 | |
| I have experienced two separate problems with my ford mustang gt. both problems have been repaired while the vehilce was under warranty, however, i feel that the actions taken were only sufficient to carry the vehicle through the warranty period. the largest problem that i have experienced has been with my antilock brakes. on six different occasions i have had my vehicle in the shop at ford dealers for repairs to my antilock brakes. the typical prognosis was that a sensor needed to be changed. ironically, once the vehcile was out of warranty, due to age, the antilock brake failure required a new module costing approximately $1,200. i pleaded my case with ford on this expense and they agreed to pick up the cost of the repair. no later than 4 months had passed and the problems continued. i procrastinated some four to five months prior to having the vehicle returned to the same dealership for repairs to the antilock brakes. this time the problem was different and would cost $1,100. again i pleaded | |||
| 10 | |||
| Abs light will come on/off, sometimes it will stay on. dealer replace sensor/bad grounding/bad connecting wire. said cannot replace whole abs system. has been to different dealer, defect still reoccurring. *ak | |||
| 12/24/1994 | |||
| Brakes periodically lockup while driving causing accident at 15mph. tt | |||
| 03/23/1995 | |||
| Consumer was driving try to stop the abs anti lock brake lock up cause accident. tt | |||
| 01/23/1995 | |||
| In rainy weather no response from the anti lock and braking system. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 12/17/2002 | 18711 | 1 | |
| Sudden failure of one- of the two mounting studs which secure the service brake master cylinder to the brake power booster unit. loss of stud allowed master cylinder to move when service brake pedal applied - diminishing braking performance.*ak | |||
| 04/14/1994 | 0 | ||
| While driving, started to slow down, weather rainy, rearended another vehicle, the brakes failed to catch, traveling at 45 mph, air bag did not deploy. *ak | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed 4 times. *sd | |||
| 10/10/1995 | |||
| Fuel throttle linkage failure, accelerator pedal stuck, unable to stop vehicle. tt | |||
| 03/23/1995 | 1 | ||
| While driving on wet road came to a light tried to stop and brakes locked up, vehicle lost control/skidded, resulting in an accident/injury. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Braske pedal makes a loud creaking noise whenever it is depressed. dealer replaced brake booster twice, but noise continues. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 2 | 05/17/1994 | ||
| Air bag light has come on twice. also replaced warped rear rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Vehicle pulls to the left at any speed, replaced pads/rotors/and other parts, to no avail. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 5 | ||
| Rotors warp prematurely. nlm | |||
| 4 | |||
| Driver's seat caught on fire while parking car in garage. replaced front brake rotors due to warping. also, air bag sensor has come on twice. dup of 517543, added on 25-feb-98. *ak | |||
| 2 | 05/17/1994 | ||
| Air bag light has come on twice. also replaced warped rear rotors and pads. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front wheel brake rotors warped twice. *dsh | |||
| 09/11/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors failed, causing vehicle to pull from left to right, also shakes/vibrates. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1994 | 1 | 03/01/1994 | |
| Vehicle pulls to the left at any speed, replaced pads/rotors/and other parts, to no avail. tt | |||
| 12/15/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. *skd | |||
| 01/01/1995 | |||
| Abs rotors and grinding, when brakes are applied vibration in front vehicle shakes very hard. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Upon crossing a bump in the roadway, brake line severed, causing brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 08/01/1997 | |||
| When applying force to the brake pedal consumer is depressing on the accelerator pedal due to the location, causing unwaited acceleration. consumer has yet to contact the dealer. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 09/01/1997 | 2 | ||
| Braske pedal makes a loud creaking noise whenever it is depressed. dealer replaced brake booster twice, but noise continues. *ak | |||