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 - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 98I001000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | I | 167742 | 05/01/1998 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 04/07/1998 | 06/05/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification program for owners of certain 1995-1997 crown victoria model vehicles with police, taxi, and commercial fleet packages and town car vehicles with the livery package. these vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the brake line and the underbody front floor pan assembly which could cause wear of the brake lines. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could lead to brake fluid loss for the rear brakes and, potentially, increased stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect the brake lines for wear, install two new tube bundle clips, and check the brake lines for proper clearances. if the brake lines are worn, the damaged section of the brake line will be replaced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Note:ford has decided to conduct a safety improvement service campaign to inspect the brake lines without charge.owners can contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DISC - PADS | |||||
| BC0311972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51420 | Rear brake squeak/groan. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 9812 | 01/19/1998 | 605557 | Experiencing squealing and / or moaning noise from the rear brakes during light to medium brake applications. *tt | 07/08/1999 | |
| 985A2 | 03/18/1998 | 601001 | A squealing and / or moaning noise may be heard from the rear brakes during light to medium brake applications. *tt | 06/17/1998 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 985A3 | 03/18/1998 | 601002 | The anti-lock brake system ( abs ) may activate under false abs conditions. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| BC031A497020 | 02/01/1997 | 51652 | Inadvertent abs activation on smooth dry pavement. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC0314970201 | 01/02/1997 | 51113 | Inadvertent abs activation on smooth dry pavement. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| 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 | |||||
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 985A11 | 03/18/1998 | 601009 | Service tip information regarding elimination of sanding rotors and drums. *yc | 06/17/1998 | |
| BC0310A97020 | 02/01/1997 | 51626 | Rear brake squeal/groan. *tw | 06/27/1997 | |
| 96222 | 10/21/1996 | 50941 | Brakes - elimination of sanding rotors and drums - service tip. *tw | 06/17/1997 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| BC9693961001 | 10/01/1996 | 50551 | New disc brake rotor covers now being install on the front of vehicles to help prevent corrosion from forming on the rotors during transportation & storage. *tt | 05/27/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||||
| 98B19S1 | 08/01/1998 | 609562 | Owner notification program 98b19-s1 - brake line wear on certain vehicles. correction to original technical instructions regarding diameter of replacement brake lines. yd | 04/04/2000 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| RQ03004 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/11/2003 | 07/25/2003 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | ||
| Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population. | ||||||
| EA03012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/25/2003 | 04/11/2005 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | 05V086000 | |
| In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FLUID | ||||||
| EA03012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/25/2003 | 04/11/2005 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | 05V086000 | |
| In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi | ||||||
| RQ03004 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/11/2003 | 07/25/2003 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | ||
| Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||
| RQ03004 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/11/2003 | 07/25/2003 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | ||
| Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population. | ||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||
| EA03012 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 07/25/2003 | 04/11/2005 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | 05V086000 | |
| In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.these vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.odi | ||||||
| RQ03004 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/11/2003 | 07/25/2003 | REAR BRAKE LINE FAILURE | ||
| Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors caprice/implala/88/98/regal vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population. | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Great deal of corrosion spots indicating future points of possible rupture of the metallic brake line and brake failure. had consumer traveled it could have resulted in a major crash. *ak referenced in rq03-004 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | |||
| 11/01/1997 | 2 | 01/22/1999 | |
| Idle air control and mass air flow sensor causing vehicle to stall when making turns in front of oncoming traffic. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/21/2002 | 69000 | 1 | 12/19/1998 |
| Sudden loss of brakes, pedal went to the floor. i pulled into a midas brake shop and they put the car in the lift and found that he entire brake line from the left rearwheel crossing over to the rt.rear wheel was corroded and full of pin holes.thiscar was well maintained but this is a problem that would not appear referenced in rq03-004 | |||
| 12/02/2002 | 1 | ||
| Great deal of corrosion spots indicating future points of possible rupture of the metallic brake line and brake failure. had consumer traveled it could have resulted in a major crash. *ak referenced in rq03-004 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/03/2011 | 101242 | ||
| Brakes failed - due to severe corrosion on brake lines (right front). second occurance different brake line(rear). also occured on my neighbors 1996 lincoln town car (rear brake line) both cars are available for inspection. serious accident avoided by using emergency brake. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/21/2002 | 69000 | 1 | 12/19/1998 |
| Sudden loss of brakes, pedal went to the floor. i pulled into a midas brake shop and they put the car in the lift and found that he entire brake line from the left rearwheel crossing over to the rt.rear wheel was corroded and full of pin holes.thiscar was well maintained but this is a problem that would not appear referenced in rq03-004 | |||
| 08/03/1999 | 6 | 03/01/2098 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 01/11/2001 | 0 | ||
| Consumer was traveling on highway and was coming towards and intersection, went to apply brakes and there were no brakes. also, there was no steering, forcing him into a guardrail. there were no injuries. *ak | |||
| 1 | 11/01/1995 | ||
| Anti lock brakes fail continually. | |||
| 03/01/1996 | 3 | 12/01/1995 | |
| Anti-lock brakes malfunction at low speeds under 15 pmh, causing left brake/right brake to alternate. | |||
| 20 | |||
| Abs brakes do not work properly, when stopping brakes go to the floor. | |||
| 08/12/1996 | |||
| While applying the brakes the abs brakes kick in, and the vehicle will not come to a stop. it seems like the harder driver presses on the brake, the pedal comes back up, preventing the veihcle to come to a stop. this does not happen all the times. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1996 | |||
| The brakes are very noisy. | |||
| 12/29/1995 | 3 | 12/29/1995 | |
| The brakes drag/ pull/ squeak/stick and they are just like rubber when stepping on them, this is on normal road condtions. the system has abs. consumer statess the engine will stop running frequently, dealer states there is not a problem. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| Equipped w/abs brakes; wheel sensors changed (6) times and entire brake module replaced. dealership unable to duplicate failure and remedy the condition. vehicle fails to stop with potential to pedal application. please describe details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 02/09/1998 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Antilock brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/02/1996 | 1 | 05/17/1996 | |
| Rear brakes failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 09/15/2007 | 130591 | 1 | 12/30/1998 |
| Brake pedal to the floor while driving in mall parking lot. brake fluid flowing from leak in rusted brake line under body of vehicle at location where attached to frame. found metal brake lines rusty from distribution block in engine compartment to all 4 wheels. fortunately this happened at slow speed, what would have happened if this vehicle failed to stop at a busy intersection?vehicle currently awaiting parts to repair. old parts will be available for inspection. *jb updated 10/10/07 *tr | |||
| 09/28/2005 | 104000 | 1 | 06/09/2002 |
| Total sudden brake failure on lincoln town car due to rust/corrosion of brake lines. own two other lincoln town cars whose brake lines are also severely rusted. fortunately, failure occurred on my driveway and wreck was avoided. personally replaced worst sections of rear brake lines via bypassing factory installed lines leaving original lines in place. *jb | |||
| 08/23/2005 | 146400 | 1 | 01/18/2003 |
| Brake line failure due to corroded brake line. | |||
| 03/08/2005 | 81000 | 4 | 07/24/1996 |
| On four separate occasions the consumer experienced a loss of braking due to four different sections of the metal brake line due to exterior corrosion. each time the vehicle was taken to a repair shop to have the brake line replaced. the dealer was notified. *ak the vehicle struck the rear of a utility truck due to the brake failure. the air bag did not deploy. the first failure occurred in 2001. the brake pedal had gone to the floor upon application with no braking effect on either axle. each failure occurred by ruptured steel brake line due to external rust. *sc *jb | |||
| 10/17/2004 | 87110 | 1 | 11/12/1996 |
| A cell phone using driver cut into my lane and i had to hit the brakes hard. there was a sudden loss of braking power but i was able to steer around the suv. my rear steel brake line failed in the area located just in front of the left rear tire. these brake lines are a problem! last summer the same thing happened to my wife's 95 mercury grand marquis. i will have to replace all steel lines as all are rusted. when will fomoco do something about these failures? how many people must get hurt or die? *jb | |||
| 10/07/2003 | 56000 | 1 | 10/01/1998 |
| Vehicle lost brake power while driving 5 to 10 mph. the brake line was corroded. dealer recommended replacing all lines. *ak *jb *nlm | |||
| 08/21/2002 | 69196 | 1 | 12/12/1998 |
| The vehicle experienced sudden brake failure due to significant corrosion of the brake line across the rear. the consumer still has the corroded line in his possession. *ph *nlm *jb | |||
| 08/01/2002 | 61920 | 1 | |
| Ltr fm edward f. harrigan (nj) asking nhtsa to look into a brake line corrosion problem on his 1996 lincoln town car. *mr refer to recall #02v101000. the vehicle experienced sudden brake failure while entering a major interstate. brake fluid was found over the rear housing as a result of pin holes that were in the crossover line from the left to the right wheel cylinders. the brake pedal had gone to the floor very suddenly. (the manufacturer may use a low-carbon steel which was cheaper or alloy or coatings which were readily available but are corrosion proof.) *scc *jb | |||
| 1 | |||
| 1996 lincoln town car brake line failure. *mr the consumer found braking fluid all over the rear housing as a result of pin holes that were in the crossover line from the left to the right wheel cylinders. the brake pedal had gone to the floor very suddenly. refer to #02v1001000. *scc *jb referenced in rq03-004 | |||
| The brake lines rusted trhough, causing brake failure. dealer has inspected and repaired vehicle. *ak referenced in rq03-004 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/17/2003 | 160000 | 1 | |
| While driving at 10 mph the consumer applied the brakes and brake pedal went to the floor, brakes failed completely. this resulted in extended stopping distance. consumer had to use the emergency brake to stop. dealer indicated the hose connected to the master cylinder needed to be replaced. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - HYDRAULIC - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 12/14/2003 | 160000 | 1 | 06/12/2003 |
| I am reporting a catastrophic brake line safety failure that occurred with my 1996 lincoln town car due to corrosion of a flexible span of the brake line to the abs. fortunately no injuries or damage occurred as i was driving about 10 mph and stopped using the emergency brake. this looks like a recall safety issue. also, according the sheehy ford dealer, the only replacement includes other lines and components at an expense of nearly $500.*ak | |||