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 | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 06E022000 | BRAKE PARTS, INC. | E (Equipment) | 7440 | 03/20/2006 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/13/2006 | 03/13/2006 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain aftermarket brake hydraulic master cylinders sold as replacement brake cylinders for certain ford, daimlerchrysler, and jeep passenger vehicles. these brake cylinders were sold under the brand names of napa, raybestos, aimco, ac delco, carquest, bendix, and wagner. only products that were manufactured from july 27, 2005 through january 17, 2006 (date codes 0529 through 0602) are subject to this recall. when subject to very cold temperatures, an internal seal in the master cylinder could lose flexibility and may cause brake fluid to leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of brake fluid can lead to a decrease in brake line pressure and an increase in stopping distance, which can result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Affinia (brake parts, inc.) will replace the subject brake hydraulic master cylinders free of charge. the recall began on march 20, 2006. owners can contact affina group customer service at 1-800-323-0354. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | This recall only pertains to aftermarket napa, raybestos, ac delco, aimco, carquest, and bendix brake hydraulic master cylinders and has no relation to any original equipment installed on daimlerchrysler or ford vehicles.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V075000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 12/06/1997 to 03/16/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 436200 | 10/11/2000 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 03/09/2000 | 03/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: passenger vehicles not equipped with the anti-lock braking system (abs). a pressure conscious reducing valve (pcrv) in the rear brakes may be subject to corrosion and result in malfunction, when operated in areas that use salt compounds on the roadway for de-icing or dust control. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If both pcrv's malfunction, vehicle handling could be adversely affected during braking as a result of the rear wheels locking, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install improved pcrv's in the rear brake system. this recall was expanded in september 2000 to include 1999 and 2000 ford contour, mercury mystique and cougar vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began april 3, 2000 for the 1996-1998 model vehicles and on october 11, 2000, for the 1999-2000 model vehicles.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-800-392-3673. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 14475 | 11/01/2000 | 616559 | Some vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (abs) may exhibit an abs light on condition diagnosed as related to the wheel speed sensors. ford motor company is investigating. *tt | 03/06/2001 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 15538 | 01/01/2002 | 630070 | Subject on brake fluid leak. *yh | 04/12/2002 | |
| 14472 | 01/01/2000 | 620509 | Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or squeal in the front brake system. *tt | 08/13/2001 | |
| 00S03 | 09/01/2000 | 618580 | Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| 14472 | 11/01/2000 | 616557 | Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak or squeal in the front brake system. *tt | 03/06/2001 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||||
| 00265 | 12/25/2000 | 616830 | Some vehicles equipped with rear disc brakes may exhibit a moaning / groaning noise on initial brake application (cold soak). *tt | 03/13/2001 | |
| 8192 | 02/01/2000 | 612344 | Some vehicles equiped with 4-wheel disc brakes may exhibit a groan / grind noise from the rear brakes on the first application after the vehicles has been parked overnight. *tt | 06/07/2000 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||||
| 14376 | 09/01/2000 | 618642 | Vehicles equipped with 4-wheel disc brakes may exhibit a rear disc brake moan / groan noise. *jb | 04/18/2001 | |
| 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, AIR - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/01/2000 | |||
| I have brought my car back to the dealership 5 times and no repairs have changed the problems on my car - now i received a recall notice on the v-6 engine having an electrical problem - if you are not the company i need to place my complaint with, please advise correct e-mail address, phone number, or address - thank you. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 01/16/2001 | 19 | 11/01/2000 | |
| Problems with odometer, gas gauge, turn signals,windows, radio, hazard lights, air bag lights, speedometer.*mr. the mileage and clock were no longer visible. a new battery and alternator were installed prior to the incident. the sun roof leaked constantly and was also fixed prior to the incident. the battery and wrench light were constantly illuminated. this vehicle had been repaired over and over again. consumer had to exit and barely made it home when she entered the driveway, the vehicle completely died. *ph. the air condition was not cold enough, the cigarette lighter was broke, the brakes made a grinding noise, the door locks/latches were inoperative, and the vehicle had a transmission leak. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 08/08/2004 | 70000 | 2 | 08/01/2003 |
| Vehicle lost power while driving down highway. replaced the battery and took to shop to have alternator and whatever else looked at. mechanic could not find anything wrong. battery light still flashing. i'm scared this will happen again and leave me stranded. also have had same electrical problems (power windows) as everyone else, as well as spending $600 on brakes, and trunk latch won't work. radio works off and on. also had to replace bumper as it was ripped off while pulling out of parking space. (not negligenc). *jb | |||
| 07/08/2004 | 15 | ||
| After running for more than 10 minutes in a row engine will not restart for thirty or fourty minutes. brakes lose control in rain.*ak | |||
| 06/24/2002 | |||
| Consumer was pulling inside of a parking lot and without prior warning she applied brakes and pedal went down to the floor , hitting a tree. dealership was aware of problem.*ak | |||
| 07/20/2000 | 1 | ||
| While driving at 55-60 mph consumer turned on air conditioner, then smelled smoke. turned air conditioner off. went to pull over, and brakes had failed. when vehicle came to stop, consumer opened hood and saw flames. put fire out, and had vehicle towed to dealer. dealer stated that starter had caused fire and replaced starter.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 03/06/2001 | 5 | 09/01/2000 | |
| Intermittent brake failure. brakes failed, almost causing collision at 65 mph. after pumping pedal, brakes returned to normal. contacted dealer, was told nothing was wrong w/ car based on test drive alone. was told it was $40.00 to put it on the lift to check brake system, regardless of manufacturer warranty. please advise. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 07/01/2000 | |||
| Squeaking noise coincides with hesitation in driving. service technicians cannot figure out what the problem is. had in to dealer 3 times, once they kept it for 5 days and said they couldn't find the problem. feels like a jerking or bucking, happens randomly/frequently. doesn't matter what gear or how fast, happens when applying brakes and applying gas. buzzing sound in steering column. said was fixed once, but still occurs.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| The consumer believed the wrong rotors were installed on the vehicle, however the dealer stated rotors were considered wear and tear. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST | |||
| 03/11/2002 | 46726 | 1 | |
| Vehicle stalled in traffice resulting in loss of power steering and power brake control. *mr *cb | |||
| 23000 | 1 | ||
| Engine dies and vehicle loses power at anytime without warning. when this occurs power steering and brakes fail. *ak | |||