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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 94V152000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 11/01/1993 to 07/01/1994 | V (Vehicle) | 214000 | 09/09/1994 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/09/1994 | 08/19/1994 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The nuts and bolts that attach the rear brake adaptor to the axle housing flange can loosen and eventually separate. if one or more of the nuts come off the bolts, damage to the parking brake assembly or to the antilock brake system (abs) sensor and sensor ring (if so equipped) will occur. if all four nuts on one end of the axle come off the bolts, damage to the brake hydraulic line or the parking brake cable can occur. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Occurrence of any of these conditions can result in a loss of braking capability and possible accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if needed, install new bolts. if any of the fasteners are disconnected, the parking brake and abs components will be inspected and serviced. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; hydraulic system.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 free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, 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
| 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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
| BC3032950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3030413 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/24/2008 | 94000 | ||
| Tl*the contact owns a 1994 mercury grand marquis. while backing up at 5 mph, the contact depressed the brake pedal and the pedal extended to the floorboard. the vehicle would not stop and he noticed brake fluid leaking. upon further investigation, he discovered that the master cylinder was below the maximum level. he refilled the brake fluid, but the failure persisted. the contact located a recall describing the exact same failure, but ford stated that his vin was not included in nhtsa campaign id number 94v152000 (service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components). the failure and current mileages were 94,000. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 05/15/2001 | |||
| Anti-lock brake failure. *ak | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Power train shudders at speeds 35-40 mph. wiper will not return to down position. brake switch at brake pedal wire breaks and vehicle will not gear selector is locked in the park position and no brake lights. air idle solenoid hums loudly. engine loses oil and no apparent oil leaks. brakes makes grinding noises after replacing rotors and dealer brake pads front and rear. power window on drivers side works intermittently. | |||
| 05/14/1998 | 1 | ||
| While backing out of a parking lot, vehicle accelerated out of control, stepped on brakes but brakes failed to stop vehicle. vehicle skidded left sideways and went into a huge truck. driver suffered injuries, and vehicle was totaled. | |||
| 08/15/1996 | 3 | 08/09/1996 | |
| Antilock brakes failed 3 times. | |||
| 07/12/1996 | 1 | ||
| Antilock brakes squeak.(1st vehicle on 601615) | |||
| 12/23/1995 | |||
| Abs system, brakes do not respond to an emergency stopping, dry road condition, pedal fades to the floor, resulting in accident. tt | |||
| 12/28/1995 | |||
| The anti-skid system does not stop the car at all in a lot of cases. please describe. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 12/04/1997 | 1 | 01/14/1994 | |
| Front brake sensor failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 01/15/1999 | |||
| When driving vehicle and coming to a stop with foot on the brake, the vehicle will accelerate, and the consumer is burning rubber. *ak | |||
| 12/04/1997 | 1 | 01/14/1994 | |
| Front brakes failed. | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 1 | 08/16/1995 | |
| Brakes failed. | |||
| 04/06/1995 | 6 | ||
| Brakes failed, causing loss of control/accident. *skd | |||
| 03/13/1995 | 1 | ||
| Driverpumped the brakes continuously but brakes failed to stop vehicle, resulting in an accident. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 06/01/1996 | |||
| Power train shudders at speeds 35-40 mph. wiper will not return to down position. brake switch at brake pedal wire breaks and vehicle will not gear selector is locked in the park position and no brake lights. air idle solenoid hums loudly. engine loses oil and no apparent oil leaks. brakes makes grinding noises after replacing rotors and dealer brake pads front and rear. power window on drivers side works intermittently. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 02/25/2000 | |||
| While parking brake pad fell off the shoe into the wheel. this caused the automatic traction assist to be messed up. can hear noises with or without the brakes being applied.. will be taking vehicle to dealershiop to check & repair. *ak | |||
| 05/09/1994 | |||
| Front brake pads/rotors failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 05/09/1994 | |||
| Front brake pads/rotors failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 07/12/2001 | 1 | 06/04/2001 | |
| 94 v 152 000/brakes hydraulic system: parking brake assembly housing has separated because nuts: bolts have loosened. dealer was notified, and informed consumer that vehicle was not covered under manufacturer's recall. seeking help from nhtsa in this matter.*ak rear brake pads were replaced and rear rotors were turned also. *slc | |||
| 11/09/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear brakes failed prior to manufacturer's recall. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM - WHEEL CYLINDERS | |||
| 11/11/1994 | 1 | ||
| Rear backing plates failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 08/28/2006 | 99000 | 1 | |
| Low speed situation! applied service (normal brake pedal) brake pedal went to floor, no brakes had to use foot brake to avoid accident..found the hydraulic brake lines (multiple lines approx 4 (anti- lock brakes,)on frame rail under the drivers door) had rotted through, rupturing and loosing all brake fluid and causing catastrophic brake failure. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 09/01/2009 | 105000 | 1 | |
| I began smelling smoke while driving 1994 grand marquis. after approx. 30 seconds of smelling smoke, flames and smoke came out of rear left of hood. brakes did not work. car coasted into an intersection and stopped. i immediately exited the car, called 911 and waited for fire department to respond. the engine compartment was totally engulfed in flames. fire department was able to put fire out. entire engine compartment was burned extensively, mostly on left side. left front tire was burned and deflated. fire appears to have started under master brake cylinder. *tr | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 1 | 08/16/1995 | |
| Master cylinder replaced. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||
| 06/11/1997 | 1 | 08/16/1995 | |
| Brake light warning failed to warn driver that brakes were malfunctioning. | |||