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 - 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 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 10/30/1999 | 10/01/1999 | ||
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Speed contol sensors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| Brakes locked up and were smoking. vehicle would not move and had to be towed. repair service could find nothing wrong and vehicle working fine. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 07/15/1999 | |||
| While driving along the highway at approximately 20mph and if applying brakes, the brakes will not go down, and will not release the vehicle. to go consumer has to pull over to the side for a complete stop. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1999 | |||
| When applying the brakes the car starts to shake. also affects the steering.dealer attempted to fix the problem , but it has reoccurred. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1998 | 4 | ||
| Lugs: bolts have sheared off 4 times on front. tire left holding by one lug bolts on 4 occasions. lugs: bolts have been replaced with factory spec bolts and by ford dealer. the tire is about ready to fall off the car, and doing 70 mp we were extremely fortunate not to have it completly separate. front end suspension has been repaired. brakes check rims replaced. this is a definite safety hazard. *ak | |||
| 06/24/1997 | |||
| Engine head gasket blew out and burned water and gas. dealer not aware of problem, and repairwork done at owner's expense. also abs lightcontinuously flashes on and off, dealer not aware, problem still exists. provide further information. *ak | |||
| Abs failure; upon start up abs light flashes, as should, but, when light goes off, experiences intermittent brake lock up, when abs light reappears and stays on vehicle can be driven, pedal pulsates, must put foot under pedal, then pump up brakes.*ak | |||
| Abs failure; upon starting up abs light flashes, when placed into drive position, experienced. intermittent abs lock up, and reappearence of abs light continuous, pedal pulsation, also, must place foot under pedal, then pump up brakes. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| Abs, brake pedal sticks, causing loss of effectiveness, red light comes on. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 2 | 11/07/1991 | |
| When stepping on brakes front end shakes.*ak consumer states front end started to vibrate it would shake when brakes were being applied, front rotors were replaced, within nine months began shaking again, front rotors were then removed on second occasion and replaced again, consumer was advised by mechanic that this is a common problem and will occur periodically , the rotors are of such poor quality and may need replacing anually.*jb | |||
| 04/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Brakes chatter/vibrate. *sd | |||
| 06/12/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes locked up when applied, pedal went all the way to the floor. *ak *ak | |||
| 06/19/1995 | |||
| Abs system failure, system come on when not even braking. tt | |||
| 03/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| After coming out of an automatic car wash, for several minutes, brakes fail, resulting in extended stopping disrance. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/05/2002 | |||
| While pulling up driveway with foot on brake vehicle suddenly surged forward, hitting another vehicle. brakes would not hold.*ak | |||
| 08/22/1997 | 1 | ||
| Front and rear brakes failed. nlm | |||
| Brakes would work fine in cold weather. as soon as disc hubs gets warmed up after traveling 50 miles, they would smell like burning rubber. would apply brakes & would have no brakes. been to dealer & mechanic changed entire brake system. the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 06/04/1998 | |||
| The braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. also, mechanic replaced rotors and pads twice. problem still exists. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 10/24/1996 | 3 | 07/13/1991 | |
| Brakes locking up causing brake components and wheels to overheat. | |||
| 11/01/1993 | 1 | 12/01/1991 | |
| Brakes replaced. | |||
| 12/19/1994 | 1 | 06/19/1991 | |
| Brake noise. | |||
| 05/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes replaced. *sd | |||
| 08/08/1994 | 1 | ||
| While driving, brakes engage without driver pressing the pedal, pedal hard. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| Brakes would work fine in cold weather. as soon as disc hubs gets warmed up after traveling 50 miles, they would smell like burning rubber. would apply brakes & would have no brakes. been to dealer & mechanic changed entire brake system. the problem still exists. *ak | |||
| 06/04/1998 | |||
| The braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance. also, mechanic replaced rotors and pads twice. problem still exists. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1992 | 2 | 11/07/1991 | |
| When stepping on brakes front end shakes.*ak consumer states front end started to vibrate it would shake when brakes were being applied, front rotors were replaced, within nine months began shaking again, front rotors were then removed on second occasion and replaced again, consumer was advised by mechanic that this is a common problem and will occur periodically , the rotors are of such poor quality and may need replacing anually.*jb | |||
| 05/02/1994 | 1 | ||
| Warped front brake rotors/pads, causing vehicle to vibrate upon braking. *ak | |||
| 05/03/1993 | 3 | ||
| Front brake assembly replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 06/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Rep;laced caliper assembly. *ak | |||
| 06/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced caliper assembly. *ak | |||
| 01/02/1995 | 1 | ||
| Left front caliper hanging.. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 3 | |||
| Brake shoes and rotors replaced several times. | |||
| 04/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Brake pads replaced. *sd | |||
| 06/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced rear pads. *ak | |||
| 10/12/1994 | 1 | ||
| Brake pads/rotors replaced due to grabing and vibration. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 1 | ||
| Brake light switch and rotor failure caused smoke to come from wheels and dashboard indicator/computer to fail. mjs | |||
| 01/04/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors repaired. mjs | |||
| 3 | |||
| Brake shoes and rotors replaced several times. | |||
| 04/25/1996 | 5 | ||
| Rotors replaced due to vibration. *sd | |||
| 10/01/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotors replaced 5 times. *sd | |||
| 12/01/1995 | |||
| Front disc rotors are warping, partial loss of braking. tt | |||
| 06/14/1995 | 1 | ||
| Replaced rear rotors. *ak | |||
| 03/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Warped brake rotors, causing vehicle to shake/vibrate. *ak | |||
| 06/09/1994 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors/pads failed prior to recall (91v-134). *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 05/17/1999 | 1 | 11/01/1998 | |
| Front & rear brake drums sticking when slowing down, & not releasing. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 1 | 05/17/1996 | ||
| Power brake booster failed causing the vehicle to perform poorly. nlm | |||
| 06/12/1998 | |||
| Brake pedal sometimes does not fully return causing the vehicle to drag. placing foot under the pedal and lifting it is the only way to correct. this is caused by failing power brake boosters. | |||
| 02/20/1995 | 0 | ||
| Brake power booster failed, preventing brake pedal from returning to its proper position after braking. *skd | |||
| 03/06/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front end vibrates violently due to a weak spring in the brake booster. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT | |||
| 07/19/1999 | 1 | ||
| Brake light switch and rotor failure caused smoke to come from wheels and dashboard indicator/computer to fail. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 1 | |||
| The cruise control failed to disengage when the brake pedal was depressed. the brake light switch failed. scc | |||
| 09/19/1994 | 1 | 09/01/1991 | |
| Brake message display alarm malfunctioned due to a failed wire. | |||