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 08/02/1998 to 02/29/2000 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 00S03 | 09/01/2000 | 618580 | Safety recall pertaining to brake pressure control reducing valve replacement. *jb | 04/17/2001 | |
| 12707 | 05/01/1999 | 6091681 | Some vehicles may exhibit a front brake groan. *tt | 11/09/2000 | |
| 6201 | 05/01/1999 | 607020 | Experiencing a front brake groan during city driving. *tt | 11/03/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 9989 | 05/03/1999 | 606409 | Some vehicles may exhibit a groaning noise from the front brakes during city driving. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| 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 - ANTILOCK | |||
| 01/22/2000 | 6 | 01/01/2000 | |
| Abs system is late. this car stops very quickly on dry pavement and it requires a very long distance to stop on wet or icy conditions. the car feels like it is being pushed during icy conditions. i have returned to my dealer several times. the frount brake pads have been replaced and the hydraulic pressure have been checked. this car does not feel safe! however, the dealer says they do not know what to do. i have compared my car to other of the same year and model which has convinced me that my abs system is not working properly. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - CHECK VALVE | |||
| 05/14/2002 | 1 | ||
| Recall not done in a reasonable amount of time. no parts available.*jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 07/11/2008 | 206000 | 1 | |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 mercury mystique. the brake pedal extended to the floor when it was depressed. the contact attempted to exit the driveway at 2 mph, but the vehicle failed to stop. she had to continuously apply pressure to the brake pedal in order for the vehicle to stop. she inspected the vehicle and noticed brake fluid leaking from underneath. she also noticed that the brake line and chassis were excessively rusted. the dealer stated that because there was no recall, they would not assume any financial responsibility for the repair. the vehicle has not been repaired. the failure and current mileages were 206,000. updated 09/10/08. *lj updated 09/12/08. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 09/10/2003 | 50000 | 1 | |
| Check engine light and abs light came on/off, and vehicle stopped in the middle of traffic.*ak | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 2 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to control the vehicle. abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak | |||
| Without warning constant noise and brake failure. mechanic has replaced brakes 3 times free of charge. currently, mechanic and manufacturer stated there was nothing that could be done. *ak | |||
| 03/09/2001 | |||
| Only on wet / snowy roads vehicle would not stop when brake are applied. dealer was notified, and refused to look or inspect vehicle. feel free to provide any further details on this matter. *ak | |||
| 09/15/2000 | 3 | 02/01/1999 | |
| Power steering is lost when driving thru puddles or wet street. does not happen all the time. battery light remains on for short distance and brakes become very noisey. cannot control car at this point and must stop until power steering comes back. almost went off road and into bank when turning and this happened. dealership has not fixed this problem yet, and will be taking the car into the shop today because this problem continues. 9/15/00. it happens during rain, of if puddles are in parking lot. | |||
| 12/08/1999 | 10/15/1999 | ||
| Intermittently abs braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance which may result in a crash. dealer cannot determine the cause of the problem. after repairs, steering, brakes, and traction control work properly. *ak *ml | |||
| 06/01/1999 | |||
| While braking the brake system malfunctioned, causing the brakes to pulses and may result in extended stopping distance. please provide further information. *ak | |||
| When applying abs brakes on dry or wet pavement vehicle makes a grinding and squealing noise, cause unknown. please give any further details. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK - ABS WARNING LIGHT | |||
| 11/03/2006 | 07/07/2003 | ||
| The sensor ring for abs (brakes) on right and left axels on the front of my 99 mercury mystique are both cracked causing abs to not function,also i just returned from getting resisters replaced for my blower motor which i just found out had a recall that was closed please let me know of anything i can do . i did have an accident i thought the brakes didnt work properly but dont know if it is related | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 10/30/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer received recall notification (00s03)however consumer states brakes are still making noise, consumer took vehicle in for service on aug 2, 2001 and was informed that there is glaze on the brakes and will eventually wear off, however consumer states the noise has been going on for the past year.*jb | |||
| 05/15/2000 | 1 | ||
| Consumer's wife was attempting to park, and when she placed right foot on the brakes, automobile accelerated on its own and increased the rpms, causing automobile to advance forward. it jumped the concrete. *ak the brake could not stop the vehicle but when the vehicle stopped, the gas pedal went all the way down to the floor. *yh | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 2 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to control the vehicle. abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 06/09/2004 | 2 | ||
| While applying the brake pedal went to the floor. consumer was able to control the vehicle. abs braking light appeared on the dashboard and remained on. consumer drove the vehicle to dealer for inspection, and mechanic determined that brake pads and rotors needed to be replaced due to worn out parts. *ak | |||
| 04/22/2003 | 17000 | 3 | |
| Heater did not work properly. vehicle was taken to dealer, and the blower switch was replaced. also, consumer heard a loud squealing sound when depressing the brakes. rotors were replaced on both sides of the vehicle. the dashboard began to rise up from the dashboard mount. dealer had not yet resolved the dashboard problem. manufacturer would be informed of the myriad of problems consumer was having.*ak | |||
| 05/05/2000 | 1 | ||
| The car has been in the dealership service dept more than i seem to have it..for many different problems. needed a new engine at 23k,airconditioner broken at 24k,the car shakes and vibrates had it in the shop many times still shakes! rotors are pulsing again had them turned twice already,needs to go in this aug for a peeling clearcoat correction on the passenger side 2 days to paint..and the car only has 26k help! and ford has ben terrible with dealing with problems and never provides loaners even when they had my car for 3 weeks!*ak | |||
| 03/19/2001 | 4 | 12/18/1998 | |
| Brake hose was rubbing against frame and suspension. also, front brake rotor kept warping, and dealership mechanic replaced brakes at 4000 miles . this was fourth pair of brakes.*ak front brake rotors warp and need replaced every 4000 miles. *slc | |||
| 03/01/1999 | 1 | 12/01/1998 | |
| The left front power seat base twists and rocks on its supports. this defect occurred within three months after purchase, the dealer is now installing part #xs2z5461711aa for the third time. i am concerned that if these seat supports fail this easily, how well will they perform in a crash? in addition, if these continually fail, a stronger brace should be installed, not the same part over and over. in reference to my second problem noted, the brakes shuddered within the first month of ownership. (1/99) the dealer cut the rotors and the problem reappeared soon after. again i returned the vehicle to the dealer, he informed me that the rotors are not covered under the basic new vehicle warranty. my concern is as follows: if the rotors are warped from the date of purchase, shouldn't the dealer replace them? nonetheless, i recently replaced the front rotors and pads at a sts tire store. | |||
| Consumer took vehicle to dealer at 700 miles for poor brake performance, dealer replaced brake rotors, at 2000 miles the brakes are still not stoping correctly, and they have no remedy. vehicle wobbles when braking. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 09/01/2003 | 78000 | 1 | 06/01/2000 |
| While driving, the vehicle made a squealing noise. the dealer determined that timing belt pulley was the cause of the problem. *ak the rear brakes had to be replaced, including the drums due to an oil leak. *jb | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | |||
| 03/19/2001 | 4 | 12/18/1998 | |
| Brake hose was rubbing against frame and suspension. also, front brake rotor kept warping, and dealership mechanic replaced brakes at 4000 miles . this was fourth pair of brakes.*ak front brake rotors warp and need replaced every 4000 miles. *slc | |||