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 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3012200 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| DP96002 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/11/1996 | 01/19/1996 | REAR BRAKE SYSTEM FAILURE | ||
| Rear brake system failure | ||||||
| PE96005 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 01/19/1996 | 05/28/1996 | REAR BRK ADJUSTER FAILURE | ||
| 1984 - 1991 ford tempo/mercury topaz | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 09/23/1995 | |||
| The rear brake adjuster fell out of the vehicle while going highway speeds. created rear wheel lock up.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 1 | 06/13/2002 | ||
| Consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop the vehicle. took vehicleto a mechanic, and braking system was replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/04/1999 | |||
| Odometer reading is not registering miles, and speedometer is not reading mph. vehicle runs hot, electronic fan in cooling system does not operate properly. also, extended stopping distance occurs when brakes are applied, and automatic lock on driver's side does not operate properly. dealer contacted several times, and cannot remedy the problems incurred. problems still exist. provide further information. *ak | |||
| Clutch failed twice,transmission failed, brake system malfuctioned, automatic seat belt retractor failed, exhaust system replaced, oil pan gasket replaced. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/06/1999 | |||
| While driving car suddenly stopped and couldn't go forward. took the wheel off,and saw thart caliper pin broke which caused the vehicle to stop. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 10/23/1998 | |||
| The defective rear braking system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to deteoriate in the brake caliper. please provide further details. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | 08/01/1989 | |
| Brake shoes became loose. pistons came out of the wheel cylinder due to the rear brake adjuster. *ak | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rear brake adjusters failed. | |||
| 09/23/1995 | |||
| The rear brake adjuster fell out of the vehicle while going highway speeds. created rear wheel lock up.*ak | |||
| While driving experienced rear brake adjuster failure, when noticed grinding noise, then went to floor. *ak | |||
| 05/06/1996 | 6 | ||
| Rear brake adjusters failed, brakes must be adjusted manually. *dsh | |||
| 04/17/1996 | 7 | ||
| Right rear brake adjuster failed. *dsh | |||
| 05/10/1996 | |||
| Brake failure, pedal is very low, replaced the rear brakes 6 times. *ak | |||
| 02/01/1996 | |||
| Rear brake adjuster pin failure, causing a loss of the emergency brakes. *ak | |||
| Experienced rear brake adjuster failure, when fell out of position and poked hole through side of drum. *ak | |||
| 03/20/1996 | |||
| Hydraulic brakes; when applying brakes, rear brakes failed, causing tires to lock up. please describe. *ak | |||
| 02/15/1996 | |||
| Rear brakes self adjusters inoperative; only front brakes work causing premature wear out/overheating, poor stopping. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 05/01/1994 | 1 | 08/01/1989 | |
| Brake shoes became loose. pistons came out of the wheel cylinder due to the rear brake adjuster. *ak | |||