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 - DISC - ROTOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 91V134000 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | V (Vehicle) | 325000 | 09/26/1991 | ODI | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 08/06/1991 | 08/07/1991 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Front disc brake rotors of the subject vehicles may experience severe corrosion if operated in areas where calcium chloride and sodium chloride are used extensively. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Severely corroded rotors may fracture or separate nearthe inner edges of the brake discs resulting in reduced braking effectiveness,higher than normal pedal efforts, loud grinding noises, and moderate pulls whenthe brakes are applied. reduced braking effectiveness may increase minimumstopping distances, possibly resulting in an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace front brake rotors with full cast front brake rotors. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes.vehicle description: passenger vehicles sold or registered in the following states: ct, il, in, me, ma, mi, nh, nj, ny, oh, pa, ri, vt, and wi. | |||||||||||||||
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 | |
| BC8890950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3031400 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
| 9562 | 03/01/1995 | 39900 | Roughness concern during brake application. *tw | 11/01/1995 | |
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134001 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134000 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
| EA90045 | FORD MOTOR COMPANY | 09/28/1990 | 09/12/1991 | BRAKE DISC HUB SEPARATIONS | 91V134002 | |
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 07/04/2002 | 1 | ||
| Consumer states brake work had recently been completed on vehicle. *slc | |||
| 01/09/1999 | |||
| Recall 98v323000/98s36. while driving the brakes went out and it was hard to steer. at 35-40 mph frontal impact occurred. mechanic contacted, and stated that the rear subframe mounts were corroded and came loose, detached from subframe, causing an accident. dealer/mfr not contacted. provide further information. *ak | |||
| 05/11/1997 | |||
| Consumer entered an intersection when brakes failed, resulting in an accident. consumer suffered head injuries. consumer was wearing seat belts. however, after the impact the seat belts detached. *ak | |||
| 06/10/1996 | 1 | 01/02/1996 | |
| While driving vehicle towards work, noticed smoke in front, thought vehicle was overheating, brakes started failing, pulled vehicle over, lifted hood, flames shot out unexpectedly.*ak *slc | |||
| 02/03/1995 | |||
| Power steering and brakes went out then smoke came through vents, power steering fluid caught fire on manifold. tt | |||
| 04/28/1994 | 5 | ||
| Brakes failed 5 times. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 1 | |||
| Brake rotors defective, not able to be turned due to defect. mjs | |||
| 10/01/1998 | 1 | 11/01/1997 | |
| The left front disc rotors outer ring came apart from its center hub. i have replaced both front disc rotors myself. at an aaa inspection it was discovered that the left front motor mounts had failed also. i had the car checked because of a jerking feeling upon accelerating. the mounts had been replaced under a recall on 5/21/92. but the replacement mounts have failed again. i contacted ford customer service about the mounts and they agreed to replace them. so i made an appointment at my local dealer. after showing up. incomplete summary. *ak | |||
| 04/08/1998 | |||
| While driving the outer part of the rotor separated from the car, causing the brake pads to wear. the dealer has been notified. *ak | |||
| 1 | 09/27/1989 | ||
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| 04/01/1996 | 1 | 03/15/1989 | |
| Front brake disc came loose from its hub and almost caused an accident. *ak | |||
| 02/20/1996 | 0 | ||
| Rotor replaced prior to recall. *sd | |||
| 12/05/1995 | |||
| The dealer refused to replace a part that was recalled. tt | |||
| 09/22/1995 | |||
| Vehicle has poor brake performance, vehicle was recalled for the front rotors. tt | |||