Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
91V134000FORD MOTOR COMPANY V (Vehicle)32500009/26/1991ODIFORD MOTOR COMPANY08/06/199108/07/1991
Defect SummaryFront 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 SummarySeverely 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 SummaryReplace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors.
NotesSystem: 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


BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
985A603/18/1998601004Some vehicles may cycle when brakes are applied on rough roads or on an incline while making a sharp turn. *yc12/14/2000
9521210/01/199546478The 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 par04/25/1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT
BC350397230101/23/199751491The abs/red brake/air suspension lamps coming on, check for a bad ground on circuit 430. *jd06/27/1997
BC101849723001/23/199751540The abs/red brake/air suspension lamps coming on, check for a bad ground on circuit 430. *jd06/27/1997
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
985A1303/18/1998601012The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. *yc06/17/1998
956203/01/199539900Roughness concern during brake application. *tw11/01/1995
956603/01/19953020102Unknown11/01/1995

Consumer Complaints


Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
10/21/1999404/06/1990
 While driving on the street at approximately 25-30 mph the instrument panel lights went out, and the abs sensor light came on. vehicle had no brakes. no matter how many times the brake pedal was applied, vehicle had no brakes. vehicle turned into a field in order to stop. *ak
08/15/1999
 Due to rain consumer was driving slowly. heard a beep & lost dashboard lights. had applied abs brakes. no brakes. had tightened up. kept pumping brakes before shutting vehicle off. restarted vehicle & still no lights or brakes. taking vehicle to dealer to check. *ak
07/01/19981
 The date and milage i used is approximate. the brake motor is electrical. when it fails there is no brakeing power. i had mine replaced. thank you.
01/04/199901/01/1997
 Some type of an electrical booster motor failed attached to the master cylinder and the car could not be stopped , a grest deal of pressure was needed just to make it slow down. i can't imagine that there is no safety recall on this, but the dealer says no is this true and if so why not? *ak
 Abs brakes; when applying brakes in normal conditions, the pedal goes to the floor and brakes fail to stop the vehicle. please provide details. *ak
 When applying the brakes the pedal gets hard to press. dealer says the abs needs to be replaced. *ak
12/05/199602/01/1992
 Abs brakes failed while driving, had to use emergency brake to stop. *ak
11/06/19961
 While driving down the street and applying brakes at stop sign and there were no brakes, causing consumer to go right through the stop sign. *akconsumer states brake switch in abs system was replaced consumer sttes the pin somhow became stuck in the down position and did not return..*jb
09/26/19961
 Antilock brakes failed.
2
 Abs brakes failed, causing brakes to pulsate. *ak
07/22/19952
 Antilock brakes failed. *sd
07/22/1995
 Abs motor needed replacing. abs warning light came on then brake pedal got hard, auto did not stop. tt
08/20/1995
 The car has abs brakes. when at the dealers the pedal went all the way to the floor and did not stop the car. please describe. tt
08/28/1995
 The electronic abs system has failed and malfunctioned after 6 yrs. please describe. tt
11/21/19941
 Antilock valve block replaced due to vehicle pulling to right when brakes applied. *aw
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/04/1998
 Consumer was driving approximately 45-50 mph when he began to stop and brakes failed , tried to turn vehicle and power steering was gone. restarted vehicle and drove to a repair shop, and was told that the ignition switch was defective. *ak
08/09/19961
 Brakes failed, causing accident/injury/fatality.
11/06/19961
 While driving down the street and applying brakes at stop sign and there were no brakes, causing consumer to go right through the stop sign. *akconsumer states brake switch in abs system was replaced consumer sttes the pin somhow became stuck in the down position and did not return..*jb
07/24/19941
 Brakes repaired. *sd
08/08/19958
 Brakes replaced.
08/21/19941
 Brakes failed. (attorney for client)
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
 Disc brakes have completely separated from the disc brake drum, causing a dangerous braking situation. please provide any further details. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS
03/31/19931
 Installed new front brake pads due to warping.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
07/25/19982
 Started to apply the brakes after going 30mph. rotors snapped loose from hub. owner changed rotors on front. brakes were paper thin. 2nd rotor had snapped also. did not take to dealer. *ak
03/31/19931
 Replaced warped front brake rotors. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM
04/01/19961
 Rear brakes replaced.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER
08/15/19911
 Master cylinder hose replaced. *sd
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST
101/08/1990
 Loss of power brakes and steering occurs while car is in motion making it difficult to control vehicle.
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC
08/15/1998206/01/1998
 Power booster assembly has a high failure rate and is a troublesome system parts needed for repaires are no longer available wich is strange for a 11 year old vehicle considering the high problem rate of this brake system. the brake booster operates intermitently. since i am a mechanic working for ford i see this problem often.*ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM
 While driving the hydraulic brake booster malfunctioned, causing total loss of brake control, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak
01/04/199901/01/1997
 Some type of an electrical booster motor failed attached to the master cylinder and the car could not be stopped , a grest deal of pressure was needed just to make it slow down. i can't imagine that there is no safety recall on this, but the dealer says no is this true and if so why not? *ak
 Purchased car used the brake booster went out , please describe . *ak