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 - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 325000 | 09/26/1991 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/06/1991 | 08/07/1991 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold or registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 - 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 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| RCL/94E55 | 03/01/1995 | 3013100 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 04/01/2006 | 75000 | 1 | 03/01/1988 |
| Consumer's 1988 ford taurus was delivered with rust on the passenger side rear fender. *ts the vehicle also had problem with the brakes, wiper motor, body mounts and struts. *nm | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 1 | 06/05/1998 | |
| Problems with vehicle's fuel line. *mr consumer waiting for settlement on repairs made on fuel pump, engine mounts, power brake booster, master cylinder, air conditioner, manifold, tires, and transmission. *la | |||
| 03/15/2004 | 1 | 06/25/1997 | |
| Consumer complained about a fuel line problem. *ak there were problems with the idle, mileage per hour, the a/c, thickness in the fuel, and the ignition. (refer to: odi# 10073942) *sc the brake booster and master cylinder were inoperative. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| No summary provided by consumer | |||
| 10/03/1997 | 2 | ||
| Consumer was turning when rpms went high, suddendly vehicle started to pick up speed,consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, no brakes, causing the consumer to run into a motel. intermittent problem. mechanic claims proportional valve got stuck, causing the sudden acceleration. *ak | |||
| 08/07/1988 | 7 | ||
| Abs brakes failed 6 times ( other vehicle on 601093). tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/14/2000 | 2 | ||
| Consumer experienced two accidents due to brake failure. manufacturer notified. please feel free to provide any further information on this matter. *ak | |||
| 05/04/1999 | |||
| When hitting the brakes the right front wheel totally locked up, and vehicle had no brakes. this happened while traveling on a quiet road. there was no crash. also, brake calipers and pads have been replaced. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake system repairs of the rotors,calipers and pads. | |||
| 05/26/1994 | 3 | ||
| Brakes failed three times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE | |||
| 10/03/1997 | 2 | ||
| Consumer was turning when rpms went high, suddendly vehicle started to pick up speed,consumer went to apply brakes, and brakes went to floor, no brakes, causing the consumer to run into a motel. intermittent problem. mechanic claims proportional valve got stuck, causing the sudden acceleration. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/04/1999 | |||
| When hitting the brakes the right front wheel totally locked up, and vehicle had no brakes. this happened while traveling on a quiet road. there was no crash. also, brake calipers and pads have been replaced. please provide any further details. *ak | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1992 | |
| The front disc rotor rusted off of the hub on both front wheels! i have never had this happen on any of the other approximately 20 vehicles i've owned. ford has recalls for this in ne states, west through wi. i live in eastern mn, almost spittin distance from wi. | |||
| 12/13/1994 | 3 | ||
| Noisy front brakes. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 11/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brake calipers failed due to cracks. *sd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/09/1994 | 1 | ||
| Replaced front brake pads/calipers. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 04/07/2006 | 1 | 03/09/1988 | |
| Dt*: the contact stated the vehicle became difficult to steer at any speed and the rotors became corroded as a result of sodium build up. the dealer and manufacturer have been consulted, and agreed taht this vehicle was included in nhtsa recall 98v323000 concerning the sub frame members, and recall 91v134000 concerning the brake rotors. however, manufacturer and dealer refused to repair the vehicle withouta charge to the contact. *ak | |||
| 02/14/1997 | 2 | ||
| When applying the brakes a snap sound came from the right front side and the pedal became soft and there was little braking ability because weld that holds the brake rotor broke, right rotors were replaced in feb and the left rotor may of 97. *ak *jb | |||
| 07/09/1996 | 1 | 06/01/1988 | |
| Front brake rotors broke, from center hub, causing brake failure. *aw | |||
| 11/16/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brake rotors gouged prior to recall. (91v-134) | |||
| 04/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Vehicles composite rotors separated while driving and was not able to stop.resides in maryland not included. tt | |||
| 02/04/1995 | |||
| Abs, rotors on front disc brake separate from the hub, brake were inspected at authorized station on jan 10,1995. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 04/08/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes needed adjustment. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake fluid reservoir contaminated which plugged up the master cylinder fluid control valve resulting in wear of the pads from dragging. mjs | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake hoses failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 07/01/1999 | 1 | 01/01/1990 | |
| Lemon since the day i got it. ford won't honor hertz resales. at 31k engine and transmission blew; multiple transmission problems, list of defects would be two pages long--some may stem from severe corrosion on underside but car was only on east coast for 1 year. ford nonresponsive. *ak | |||
| 09/04/1995 | |||
| Brakes faded while sitting at stop lights, replaced master cylinder. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 10/08/1993 | 1 | ||
| Brake warning light stays on at about half brightness intermittently when driver turns vehicle off, draining battery. | |||