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 | |||||
| 12230 | 12/01/1998 | 615491 | All vehicles with antilock brake module concerns that require a module replacement, the technician must call for approval before removing and / or replacing the module. *tt | 01/17/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 11740 | 08/01/1998 | 615255 | Some vehicles built prior to june 16, 1998 may exhibit noise from the front brakes, ususally at low speeds just prior to coming to a complete stop. *tt | 01/10/2001 | |
| 98165 | 04/07/2000 | 609734 | Squealing noise coming from front brakew when braking. yd | 04/07/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 987252 | 12/21/1998 | 603640 | Experiencing brake creaking. | 02/26/1999 | |
| 985A1 | 03/18/1998 | 601000 | A high frequency squealing noise coming from the front brakes on some vehicles under moderate braking. *tt | 06/17/1998 | |
| 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 - ROTOR | |||||
| 9814 | 01/19/1998 | 605562 | Subject regarding the availability of hub-mount brake rotor machining equipment. *tt | 07/09/1999 | |
| 985A16 | 03/18/1998 | 601016 | Information on front disc brake rotor protectors are currently being installed on mark viii vehicles only. *yc | 06/18/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| BC9678961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50538 | Front disc rotor protectors (chemically treated covers) are being installed to assist in minimizing the corrosion that develops on the rotors surface while vehicle is on dealer lot. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |||
| 12/09/2006 | 70000 | 3 | 07/23/1999 |
| Tl*- thee contact has a 1997 lincoln continental. the contact stated that he was having problems with both traction control, and the anti lock brakes. he has had 3 failures of the traction control and the antilock braking system. the manufacturer no longer makes the replacement parts, and one can only get used replacement parts. the current and failure mileage were 70,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 55100 | 2 | ||
| When applying pressure to the brake pedal anti lock braking system made a groaning noise, causing brake pedal to pump. also, caused the vehicle to pass the desired stopping point. *ak | |||
| 04/21/1998 | 03/01/1998 | ||
| Occasionaly brakes erraticallt don't work-requires constant pressure-accompanied by a load thud.*ak | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1997 | |
| Gear in back of left front tire cracked - erratic activation of anti lock braking *ak | |||
| 08/15/1997 | |||
| Ongoing starting problem; vehicle been in / out of dealer shop on four occasions, and vehicle still remained in sho.; also, vehicle having problems with brakes making noise when applied. dealer notified, and informed consumer that was normal for all vehicles. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter. *ak | |||
| 07/01/1997 | 4 | ||
| Brakes fade. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/26/2003 | 40286 | 06/30/1997 | |
| Brake failure. ph | |||
| 06/13/1997 | 1 | 06/13/1997 | |
| Front brakes failed causing the vehicle to shake terribly when braking. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 01/26/2003 | 40286 | 06/30/1997 | |
| Brake failure. ph | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/10/1999 | 3 | 09/19/1997 | |
| The brake rotors require replacement every 15000 miles. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 11/26/2004 | 1 | 04/14/1999 | |
| Brake lines were so corroded that they failed, leaving me without brakes. my mechanic contacted ford to get replacement brake lines and was told that they are not manufactured anymore. my mechanic had to manufacture his own brake lines. cause of the line failure seems to be proximity to the muffler causing heat and water to corrode the lines. i have the old brake lilnes available for inspection.*ak | |||