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 - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
94V129000FORD MOTOR COMPANYfrom 06/01/1994 to 06/01/1994V (Vehicle)250008/19/1994MFRFORD MOTOR COMPANY07/12/199407/26/1994
Defect SummaryThe brake pedal push rod retainer (hairpin clip) may be missing or not properly installed on the service brake pedal. this can cause disengagement of the brake pushrod and loss of braking ability.
Consequence SummaryLoss of braking ability can result in a vehicle accident.
Corrective SummaryDealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the retainer.
NotesSystem: brakes; hydraulic; pedals and linkages.vehicle description: passenger cars.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided within a reasonable time and free of charge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, please contact ford service center at 1-800-392-3673. also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Bulletins

BulletinBulletin dateReplacement BulletinItem no.SummaryAdded
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - ROTOR
984503/02/1998601264Availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *yc07/15/1998
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
9425101/01/199439719Brakes - antilock- brake pedal has slip/stick condition after application. *tw11/01/1995
9425112/01/199438053Anti-lock brakes - brake pedal has slip/stick condition after application - noise/vibration on slow apply and release. *tw02/07/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
967403/25/1996613327Experiencing a squeal noise coming from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking. *tt06/21/2000
9919409/20/19996090082Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt03/06/2000
985A2003/18/1998601020A squealing noise may come from the rear brakes on some vehicles when braking. *tt06/18/1998
985A1103/18/1998601009Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc06/17/1998
9622210/21/199650941Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw06/17/1997
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
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
981401/19/1998605562Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt07/09/1999
985A503/18/1998601003Hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment from rotunda is now approved for warranty and service use. *yc06/17/1998
9423511/01/199437731Front disc brake noise while braking. *tw01/06/1995
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
985A703/18/1998601005Service brake pedal may have a slip / stick condition when the brake is applied. *tt06/17/1998
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE LIGHT
0217609/02/200210008580Lamp-brake-invadvertent disabling of brake shift interlock. *mj08/05/2004

Consumer Complaints

Fail datemilesoccurencesPurchase date
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR
07/01/1998103/31/1994
 A/c compressor seized. nlm
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
1407/25/1997
 The consumer has experienced the following: recall head mount , subframe, air bag suspension system, air shock, rear stabilizer and rear shock sensors-bouncing/bobbing in the front of the vehicle, right rear tire, left rear air strut-was blown and was dragging down in back, a conversion of suspension was done to convert to coil springs and replace all 4 struts and hardware, recall brake & motor mount-brake grinding, head gasket, and inner tie rod. (recall #'s 94v129000 & 97v019000) scc
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK
12/01/200006/01/2000
 No summary listed for abov evehicle. *ak
07/01/20001
 Intermittently headlights will short out, resulting in poor visibility. dealer has been notified.*ak also, antilock brakes lockup periodically. *yh
10/09/1998206/01/1996
 Previosuly reported nhtsa vehicle owner's questionaire reference number 806372 dated 12/16/1996. on two separate occasions at approx, 20,00 miles (10/28/96) and approx. 55,000 miles(10/9/98) the brakes on the subject vehicle(1994 lincoln contintial) have failed. in both instances the failure occured at low speed after having sat for a short peeriod of time with the are idling and the foot brake depressed, than released with the car slowly moving forward(approx. 1 to 2 mph). upon depressing the foot brake to stop the pedal depressed all the way to floorboard with no braking available resulting in minor accidents to nearby vehicles. in all instances there has been no brake fluid loss nor have any brake warning lights been on. after the first incident(10/28/96) and three months of investigation ford motor company replaced the master cylinder and valve block. the braking system worked fine until the most recent incident(10/9/98). in both instances the brakes(braking action) had restored itself by the time mechanics at newman lincoln-mercury started an investigatiion of the problem(usually early the next morning...note that in both instances the brake loss occurred in the early evening after the garage was closed). to date(12/31/98) ford motor company and dealer have determined that they can find no problem and have asked that i return the vehicle to service without and root cause determined nor any corrective action taken. at this point i'm resisting returning the car to service until the root cause has been established. the car current is covered under a frod motor company extended service plan(extracare) until 86,000 miles or 3/29/2001. currently the state of connecticut's department of motor vehicles dealers and repairers division is investigating why ford motor company and/or newman lincoln-mercury have not performed repairs to correct the brake failure problem. to date the car is still at dealer and no repairs have been made.
03/24/1998705/12/1995
 Engine failed 3 times. in addition, braking system/air suspension system/shocks/wiring harnessand air conditioner compressor malfunctioned.
07/01/1995412/01/1994
 Driving; started to apply (abs)brakes to slow down; vehicle started to shimmy; pushed hard on brake pedal which went to floor; took to dealer each time (4) & had them replaced 4 times. manufacturer said no problem, but its ongoing. *ak *nlm
10/28/1996
 Applied the abs brakes and vehicle would not stop, resulting in vehicle hitting another vehicle. *ak
10/28/1996106/15/1996
 When applying the brakes the pedal travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which resulted in an accident. *ak to allow the vehicle to be shifted from park to reverse, the brake pedal had to be pumped to the floor repeatedly and midway through the brake's travel to the floor there was a noticable point of resistance with an associated noise as it passed this position, a service rep from a dealer inspected vehicle and found no problems with the brakes or the braking system. *slc
06/21/1996109/01/1994
 When applying the brakes, vehicle brakes lock, causing the vehicle slide into another vehicle.**ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
10/09/1998
 When driving at low speed and applying the brakes, the brakes went straight to the floorboard, causing the consumer to bump into another vehicle before stopping. the air bags didn't deploy. this was the second time the vehicle had been in the shop for the brakesto be repaired, and the dealer couldn't determine the problem. *ak
07/28/1997
 Put vehicle in reverse to back into garage vehicle moved forward. tried to put in park still moved forward, then hit brakes no brakes. hit vehicle, tried steering left to keep from hitting car. finally hit emergency brake vehicle came to a stop.*ak
01/09/19941
 Brake failure. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC
04/20/2001
 When consumer took vehicle in for an oil change she was informed that head gasket and front timing case were leaking. also, brake /pads and shoes/ machine rotors needed to be replaced. consumer received a letter regarding service program 98m01, premature head gasket failure. only experienced a problem after this program's expiration date. please provide any additional information/attachments. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR
11/02/1996407/03/1996
 Brake rotors failed several times, causing vehicle to vibrate.
 Consumer noticed vehicle was shaking extremey hard. dealer first turned rotors, then had replaced a rotors. but within a couple of months it was out again, had to replace it again. *ak
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES
08/14/19954
 Accident due to brake pedal failure prior to recall. (94v129000). *dsh

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