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 | |
| 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 - 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 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE99002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/11/1999 | 06/30/1999 | FRONT BRAKE HOSE | ||
| Alleged front brake hose failure at the crimped end fitting that attaches to brake caliper. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | 03/25/1997 | ||
| Brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2095 | |
| With absolutely no prior warning the brakes just failed to respond. next time i turned motor on the brake light came on. if an accident had happened the warning would have come too late. lost all the brake fluid.*ak | |||
| 11/01/2000 | 0 | ||
| Abs light keeps coming on. took to dealer, and they said abs unit was not working.*ak | |||
| 07/07/1999 | |||
| Was driving vehicle & felt transmission slipping. had returned to dealer who refused to repair it. later had cruise control on & vehicle suddenly accelerated. applied brakes shut it off, but did not stop it. turned vehicle off & restarted it. vehicle has no air bags. vehicle had a 1998 front repair done, but no accident had happened. *ak | |||
| 04/03/1997 | 8 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/10/1996 | 12 | 08/01/1996 | |
| Car has had serious braking, transmission and cooling problems since the date purchased. has been in the shop for these repairs more then 12 times. dealer & ford have said there is nothing wrong with this car. i have read 33 pages of comments of 1996 mustang owners who are experiencing the same serious defects that i have. please do something about this unsafe vehicle! *ak | |||
| 04/01/1998 | 3 | 05/01/1997 | |
| Anti lock brakes failed on several occassions, one incident resulted in a collision with violent deployment of the air bag causing burns to arm. | |||
| 5 | |||
| While the vehicle is being driven the abs brakes will cut off intermittently without warning. *ak | |||
| 12/19/1997 | 3 | 11/18/1995 | |
| Abs: owner discovered numerous cracks running from center of brake rotors to outer edge; could cause catastrophic brake failure. repaired twice, dealr has no idea of what's causing problem. *ak | |||
| 07/13/1996 | |||
| Upon braking, abs brakes malfunction, causing vehicle to pull to the right. *ak | |||
| 03/03/1997 | 0 | ||
| Driving 30mph; started applying brakes when they locked up; vehicle went into other lane & hit another vehicle. damaged driver's front; air bags did not deploy. driver hit steering wheel; lost control of vehicle. had vehicle towed to dealer & they took responsibility for repairs. manufacturer won't honor warranty. *ak | |||
| 12/31/1996 | 1 | 01/15/1996 | |
| Antilock brake noise. | |||
| 12/01/1996 | |||
| Poor abs performance during a panic stop, the brakes locked up, causing the vehicle to skid. *ak | |||
| 05/20/1996 | |||
| Noisy transmission; also vehicle sverves when abs brakes are applied at high speed/ small oil leak. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 6 | 05/30/1996 | |
| When the abs brakes are applied, vehicle vibrates when slowing down and around 55 mph; also replaced rotors. *ak | |||
| 08/03/1996 | 1 | 07/01/1996 | |
| The vehicle has abs, and when applying brakes at high speed, the vehicle swerves.*ak on one occasion, consumer attempted to stop from hitting a dog, vehicle skidded to right, causing an accident. *slc | |||
| 01/01/1996 | |||
| Car was in an accident because lost brake had abs anti-lock brake car was totalled. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 09/01/1996 | 1 | 05/27/1996 | |
| Abs solenoid failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Vehicle needs new brakes and rotors. *slc | |||
| 11/20/1997 | |||
| Driving at approx 60 mph brakes went to floor, had to pump brakes in order to try to gain control. steering column vibrates/all front end vibrates at about 55 mph. dealer replaced front rotating arms on both sides in 1996, 3 weeks later defect reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 08/25/1997 | 7 | 03/27/1996 | |
| Front end vibrates/shakes. in addition, brakes failed, pedal went all the way to the floor, almost caused an accident. in addition, emergency brake failed/steering assembly malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull in either direction. *ak | |||
| 1 | 06/01/1996 | ||
| Brakes are not working properly, to engage brakes driver has to push very hard on the pedal. | |||
| 07/16/1996 | 1 | 09/01/1995 | |
| Rear exhaust pipe eroded two brake lines to the point of failure/leakage. | |||
| 06/03/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brakes squeal/grab when applied. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 11/10/1997 | 20 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Brake vibration when used and noise when not in use. brake pedal is sometimes stiff and sometimes very soft. dealer has had in to fix numerous times and has never fixed problem. *ak | |||
| 10/01/1998 | |||
| The plastic intake? cracked ford recall repaired it. 1st dealership notified wayne morris ford in perry, ga would not help at all. 2nd dealership notified warner robins ford found the recall and repaired it a no charge. also have problems with the front end and steering wheel vibrating/shaking at various speeds. i have replaced the rotors and brake pads which has helped a little. but can not get any answers or a resolution from any mechanic to date. | |||
| 04/03/1997 | 8 | 04/01/1997 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1999 | 3 | 03/01/1997 | |
| My car has been to the dealer twice for this problem and will be back next week for the same problem. the steering wheel shudders, becoming severe at speeds of 50mph or higher. when braking the wheel pulls hard, the pedal must be pumped to keep from steering right. if you brake hard the wheel jerkshard causing you to loose hold of the steering wheel if you are not expecting it. the rotors have been cut twice to correct the problem, this time it has made it much worse. | |||
| 01/01/1998 | 8 | 08/01/1997 | |
| Front brakerotors/pads/calipers failed. also, replaced transmission gears/clusters/interior body panels. | |||
| 08/10/1997 | |||
| While driving the vehicle the front brakes grab to the right when driver come across a bump in the road. took vehicle to dealer, and they said that the rear end of the bocton is out. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/12/1997 | |||
| When the vehicle accelerates to a speed of 40mph and applying foot to the brake pedal, the steering wheel begins to vibrate. this happens only when driving 40mph. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/19/1997 | 3 | 11/18/1995 | |
| Abs: owner discovered numerous cracks running from center of brake rotors to outer edge; could cause catastrophic brake failure. repaired twice, dealr has no idea of what's causing problem. *ak | |||
| 12/30/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1995 | |
| Brake rotors out of round, causing vibration. | |||
| 10/01/1996 | 6 | 05/30/1996 | |
| When the abs brakes are applied, vehicle vibrates when slowing down and around 55 mph; also replaced rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 07/31/1999 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Reference nhtsa 35-99. one brake line failure (left front) occurred as described in this report, the second failure (right front) occurred later while bleeding the system in my garage. the automobile was a 96 mustang gt with cobra brake upgrade which included new brake lines. | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 02/29/1996 | ||
| Both front brake hoses busted on separate occasions in the same location; at the banjo: fitting. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 04/15/2002 | 1 | 10/01/2095 | |
| With absolutely no prior warning the brakes just failed to respond. next time i turned motor on the brake light came on. if an accident had happened the warning would have come too late. lost all the brake fluid.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 08/15/1998 | 2 | ||
| Hand brake, when used, pops out by itself, causing vehicle to roll. this condition only happens intermittently. dealer notified. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 11/20/1998 | 1 | ||
| While driving the hydraulic brake booster failed causing the steering wheel to lock up and loss of control (accident), as a result the seat belt retractor broke. *et | |||