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, AIR - DISC - CALIPER | ||||||||||||||||
| 89V081000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 07/01/1988 to 03/01/1989 | V (Vehicle) | 113200 | 06/09/1989 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/19/1989 | 06/05/1989 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Due to contact between the brake caliper of the inboard front wheel and the front stabilizer bar, there may be increased brake pedal travel following low speed turning maneuvers. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could cause a reduction in brake performancethat could result in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install acorn type front suspension strut nuts to eliminate stabilizer bar to brake caliper contact. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes/suspension.vehicle description: passenger cars. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 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 | |
| BC8899950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030300 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/20/2002 | 10 | 08/01/1999 | |
| The abs system failed on my 1989 cougar while traveling at approximately 50 mph. the car came to a stop in a small ditch with no other vehicle involved. attempted to get the abs system repaired but the repair shop indicated that it would cost in excess of $4000 to repair. spent over $100 for diagnostic check. since this vehicle is turbo-charged, a normal braking system cannot be installed which would be more reasonable priced. braking is sporadic. *ak | |||
| 7 | 06/21/1989 | ||
| Right front abs brakes malfunctioned. also right fron tpads/rotors failed, causing vehicle to shudder upon braking. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1996 | 09/01/1989 | ||
| Vehicle was in idle position in park, put in gear into drive, vehicle went into open throttle position, pedal went the floor, tried to brake, rpms unknown, impact 12:00 position, hitting a parked vehicle. also, cruise control malfunctioned. *ak | |||
| 04/05/1995 | 5 | ||
| Anti-lock brakes failed twice. | |||
| 11/01/1994 | 3 | ||
| Abs failed 3 times due to pump failure. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 07/21/1995 | 1 | ||
| Brakes failed to stop vehicle from accelerating backward. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 7 | 06/21/1989 | ||
| Right front abs brakes malfunctioned. also right fron tpads/rotors failed, causing vehicle to shudder upon braking. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 05/14/1997 | 1 | 05/18/1989 | |
| Brake pads/shoe failed causing noise. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/08/1995 | 8 | ||
| Front brake rotors replaced 5 times after recall work performed. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 93655 | 4 | ||
| The consumer has experienced a rereated brake problem; when slightly pressing the brake pedal to slow down, during high/low speeds, city/highway driving, the brake pedal continues to depress on its own until it comes to a complete stop, then slaps the consumers foot as it comes back up to normal position, when the a/c is running for 15 mins, the vehicle will stall at low/no speed-and has happened to the consumer when sitting at a red light/on several times while waiting to make a left turn. the manufacturer could not find the problem-@ j & s/difeo ford service station. untrusting fords service department, the consumer had taken the vehicle to midas, and was told they couldn't fix the problem as well. the consumer then researched and found that the previous owner had taken the vehicle in for several recalls and found that as a result, the vehicle could start experiencing a reduction in the brake performance that could result in an accident. the consumer is requesting a full reimbursement of 978.02, and request info on all necessary repair info as well as any parts to be replaced along w/instructions to be forwarded to midas auto service. refer to #89v081000. scc | |||