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 | |||||
| 985A6 | 03/18/1998 | 601004 | Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc | 12/14/2000 | |
| 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 - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| BC3503972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51491 | The abs/red brake/air suspension lamps coming on, check for a bad ground on circuit 430. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC1018497230 | 01/23/1997 | 51540 | The abs/red brake/air suspension lamps coming on, check for a bad ground on circuit 430. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 9566 | 03/01/1995 | 3020102 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| PE88100 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/06/1988 | 04/17/1989 | ABS FAILURE | ||
| 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 | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/01/1999 | |||
| R/r brake engages or remains engaged sporadically causing extreme overheating and a fire (one occasion). dealer unable to correct problem on the two occasions it was towed in. *ak | |||
| 2 | |||
| When traveling and upon depressing the brake pedal to make a normal stop, the pedal traveled to the floorboard,resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer has inspected and repaired the vehicle, and the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 08/20/1997 | 10 | ||
| Abs: power brakes went out while driving 50 mph, nearly causing a crash, only manual reserve brakes worked. *ak | |||
| 09/14/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brake failed, causing accident. | |||
| 01/29/1996 | 9 | ||
| Antilock brakes failed. *sd | |||
| 01/02/1995 | |||
| Abs brakes light keeps coming on, experienced total loss of brakes. tt | |||
| 09/01/1995 | |||
| Abs, brake failure replaced the brake systems, impact 12:00, speed 3 mph, extended stopping distance , pedal went to the floor. tt | |||
| 01/27/1995 | |||
| Abs: total brake failure, including emergency brakes, while coming to stop; pedal went to floor; coasted to stop; speed 20 mph; no warning. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 1 | |||
| Recall repair not performed on anti lock brake warning light due to vin. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/27/1996 | 0 | ||
| While driving down street attempted to apply brakes and there were none, the vehicle had no power of electrical current at all. *ak | |||
| 08/21/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake failure. *ak | |||
| 01/29/1996 | 9 | ||
| Brake failure. *sd | |||
| 01/29/1996 | 9 | ||
| Brakes failed. *sd | |||
| 10/30/1995 | |||
| The power brakes fail by applying the brakes and they do not stop the car. please describe. tt | |||
| 12/20/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing loss of control. *skd | |||
| 12/02/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed, resulting in loss of control. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake pads/shoes failed. | |||
| 10/01/1988 | 1 | ||
| Brake pad overheated, can't turn them. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| Recall repair 91v-134 of the brake rotors was not repaired in a timely manner due to lack of parts. nlm | |||
| 1 | |||
| Rotors failed. | |||
| 03/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors overheat. | |||
| 10/01/1988 | |||
| Brake rotor overheated, can't turn them. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 05/01/2000 | 2 | 12/01/1988 | |
| Fuel line from gas tank to engine is leaking at right door pillar undrbody. inspection reveals the gas line to be plastic of some type, and the leak is at the junction of where 2 lenghts of fuel line are joined together at the factory. imminent fire hazard. have seen this problem before on mecury sables and ford taurus' second problem, rear sway bar, rear sway bar is attached to the body, but the 2 suspension links that attach to the ends of the sway bar are broken or rusted. vehicle handles diffently while manuevering, feel this to be major concern as well . *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Brakes master cylinder failed. *dsh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 08/26/1996 | |||
| Ignition switch overheats, sends too much current, subject to short, causing loss of power brakes. *ak | |||