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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V123000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | from 04/16/1999 to 05/03/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 15681 | 05/17/1999 | MFR | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 05/18/1999 | 05/20/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. the right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began may 17, 1999.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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||||
| 12216 | 12/01/1998 | 615477 | This bulletin mentions that for 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 | |
| 6035 | 05/01/1999 | 606949 | Some vehicles equipped with teves four wheel anti-lock brakes (4wabs) may exhibit a yellow anti-lock brake lamp illuminated with no diagnostic trouble codes in memory. *tt | 11/07/2000 | |
| 12610 | 03/01/1999 | 605333 | Information on replacing a four wheel anti-lock brakes (4wabs) hydraulic control unit (huc). *tt | 06/08/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||||
| 13074 | 08/01/1999 | 6091877 | Some vehicles may exhibit an abs lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1676 in self test. *tt | 11/16/2000 | |
| 6514 | 07/01/1999 | 610671 | Some vehicles may exhibit an abs lamp on with diagnostic trouble code b1676 in self test. *tt | 05/10/2000 | |
| 996836 | 08/01/1999 | 608780 | Subject regarding vehicles exhibiting an abs lamp on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1676 in self test. *tt | 12/03/1999 | |
| 12902 | 06/01/1999 | 606931 | Vehicles may exhibit an anti-lock brake system (abs) light on with diagnostic trouble code (dtc) b1676. *tt | 09/08/1999 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||||
| 01110 | 01/22/2001 | 03241 | 618083 | Air bag lamp on with diagnostic trouble codes b1994 and / or b1998 stored in memory. *tt | 04/03/2001 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 15910 | 05/01/2002 | 637803 | Concerns with brake vibration, roughness and / or grinding noise, and excessive brake rotor corrosion. *tt | 12/06/2002 | |
| 15249 | 09/01/2001 | 625794 | Concerns with high brake pedal force to stop after rotor machining. *tt | 12/03/2001 | |
| 15168 | 08/01/2001 | 624668 | Some vehicles may exhibit an intermittent high frequency brake squeal noise. *yh | 11/08/2001 | |
| 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 - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||||
| 6901 | 09/01/1999 | 6090206 | A condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on vehicles built prior to 5/18/1999. *tt | 03/10/2000 | |
| 9913130 | 08/01/1999 | 609046 | Customers may perceive a condition in which the brake pedal is slow to return after it is applied on vehicles built prior to 5/18/99. *tt | 12/07/1999 | |
| 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 | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 50131 | 1 | 04/12/2003 |
| Abs light is on and had test done and comes up as rear speed control sensor. have replaced numerous times and still no change. have taken to ford dealerships, mercury dealerships, and other well known maintenance shops and no one knows what is wrong. since the light has come on the front brakes feel like they are dragging. also the display on the premium radio works when it wants to. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/27/1999 | ||
| Abs sensor failed, however system continues to experience failures after replacement of the sensor. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 50131 | 1 | 04/12/2003 |
| Abs light is on and had test done and comes up as rear speed control sensor. have replaced numerous times and still no change. have taken to ford dealerships, mercury dealerships, and other well known maintenance shops and no one knows what is wrong. since the light has come on the front brakes feel like they are dragging. also the display on the premium radio works when it wants to. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - ANTILOCK - WHEEL SPEED SENSOR | |||
| 07/20/2003 | 50131 | 1 | 04/12/2003 |
| Abs light is on and had test done and comes up as rear speed control sensor. have replaced numerous times and still no change. have taken to ford dealerships, mercury dealerships, and other well known maintenance shops and no one knows what is wrong. since the light has come on the front brakes feel like they are dragging. also the display on the premium radio works when it wants to. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 2 | 02/27/1999 | ||
| Abs sensor failed, however system continues to experience failures after replacement of the sensor. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 12/03/2001 | 2 | 03/01/2099 | |
| No summary listed for above vehicle. *ak | |||
| 09/28/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| We have had this vehicle in to two different dealerships at least 6 times for the same problem. they now say that rotors are below specs, and that someone has turned them to get them that way. all brake parts on this vehicle are original and have only been serviced by a registered mercury dealership. i ahve talked to the mercury customer assistance department two times also about this problem. we cannot get anywhere but they now say we must rebuild the brake system on the front of this vehicle at our expense. the original problem was a grinding dragging noise from the front that has went on for over 6 months. we are just seeking satisfaction and for mercury to correct their problem.*ak | |||
| Whe brakes are applied brake pedal goes to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. consumer has gone through ford's dispute resolution board.*ak | |||
| 2 | 02/27/1999 | ||
| Abs sensor failed, however system continues to experience failures after replacement of the sensor. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - CONTROL UNIT/MODULE | |||
| 70000 | 7 | ||
| Brakes failed seven times within 70,000 miles. an independent mechanic determined that the gem control module was the problem. when the gem control module malfunctioned, the brakes failed, and the 4-wheel drive didn't operate. also, windshield wipers operated intermittently. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/27/1999 | ||
| Abs sensor failed, however system continues to experience failures after replacement of the sensor. mjs | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| Consumer called complaining about having problems with the brakes. also stated that while driving the vehicle at 5 mph and had a brake failure. dealer was contacted and stated that the caliper fail and the had got hot and the system fail. mr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 07/01/2005 | 1 | ||
| 1999 mercury mountaineer tire blow out occurred while driving at 70 mph.***no answer required***. *mr *jb the consumer was told the rotors were out of round. | |||
| 09/28/2000 | 2 | 01/01/1999 | |
| We have had this vehicle in to two different dealerships at least 6 times for the same problem. they now say that rotors are below specs, and that someone has turned them to get them that way. all brake parts on this vehicle are original and have only been serviced by a registered mercury dealership. i ahve talked to the mercury customer assistance department two times also about this problem. we cannot get anywhere but they now say we must rebuild the brake system on the front of this vehicle at our expense. the original problem was a grinding dragging noise from the front that has went on for over 6 months. we are just seeking satisfaction and for mercury to correct their problem.*ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | |||
| 09/01/2004 | 3 | 06/01/1999 | |
| While driving there was unattended acceleration. consumer's foot actually was on the brake and at the accelerator pedal at the same time. the pedals were very close together. accident occurred. vehicle was totaled. upon impact, the air bags did not deploy.*ak.....once off the exit ram slid through grass an dinto pine tree. *ak | |||