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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 3012200 | 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 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||||
| 02176 | 09/02/2002 | 10008580 | Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj | 08/05/2004 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/02/2001 | 1 | ||
| Consumer was in parking lot driving about 2 mph when vehicle accelerated, engine revved. consumer applied brakes, but vehicle continued. vehicle struck a pedestrian, a tree, and was then stopped by a pole.*ak one person was injured in accident. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| Was driving and upon aplying the brakes there were no brakes, consumer hit a wall . please describe . *ak | |||
| 06/06/1994 | |||
| The brakes have been replaced twice on vehicle, first at 2,000 miles than again at 32, 000. when pressing on the brakes there is pulsatiion/shaking and the back brakes grind and scrape. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1994 | 0 | ||
| Brake fluid leak caused brakes to lock up intermittently/fire, also caused accident. *dsh | |||
| 06/09/1995 | 9 | ||
| Brakes continuously squeak. | |||
| Upon starting engine surged, placed into reverse position with foot on brake, vehicle accelerated out of control into fence, lurched forward into garage wall. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 05/12/2000 | 5 | 04/01/1995 | |
| I have replaced the brakes, caliper 3 times rotors 2 times and a mechanic can not find the problem the car does not stop well in heavy traffic constant grinding and squealing even after replacment there should have been a recall by now this has been a problem since ive had the car under warranty ford would never fix the problem they said there is nothing wrong. *ak | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Front and rear brakes replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/27/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads, rotors and calipers failed. | |||
| 3 | 08/30/1995 | ||
| Brake failure. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 10/27/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads, rotors and calipers failed. | |||
| 03/16/1996 | |||
| Every 400 miles replacement of brake calipers/rotors and pads due to wear. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 10/27/1997 | 1 | 09/01/1994 | |
| Brake pads, rotors and calipers failed. | |||
| 08/29/1997 | 1 | 09/29/1994 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 05/22/1995 | 3 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Brake rotors machined 3 times. | |||
| 03/30/1995 | 1 | ||
| 2 brake rotors failed. | |||
| 03/30/1995 | |||
| Wear of front brake rotors due to material being substandard. worn beneath the safety specifications. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 06/28/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Front and rear brakes replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1995 | |
| Rear wheel cylinder replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 01/01/1997 | |||
| While driving and unpon depressing brake pedal, pedal traveled to the floorboard, causing extended stopping distance. consumer has called the dealer , dealer has replaced master cylinder . *ak | |||