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 | |||||
| 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 | |
| BC1023197230 | 01/23/1997 | 51597 | Abs warning light and no diagnostic codes should be inspected for a poor electrical ground at g-302. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| BC3352972301 | 01/23/1997 | 51445 | Vehicles which exhibit an abs warning light and no diagnostic codes should be inspected for a poor electrical ground at g-302. *jd | 06/27/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||||
| 0069 | 03/20/2000 | 612922 | Some vehicles may exhibit a grinding noise while braking, brake drag and/or uneven front brake pad wear may occur. *mjs | 06/13/2000 | |
| 7369 | 11/01/1999 | 610796 | Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noise, or greater than normal brake roughness, when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft front brake pad part number br-18 (xu2z-2v001-ra). *t | 05/15/2000 | |
| 13421 | 10/01/1999 | 609692 | Some vehicles may exhibit grinding noises, or greater than normal brake roughness when applying the brakes immediately after installing motorcraft br-18 front brake pad. *tt | 04/06/2000 | |
| 99194 | 09/20/1999 | 6090082 | Information for servicing and diagnosing brake vibration, brake inspection, and brake friction material replacement. *tt | 03/06/2000 | |
| 99810 | 05/03/1999 | 606411 | Exhibiting a clicking noise heard while applying the brakes after changing vehicle direction on some vehicles. *tt | 08/19/1999 | |
| 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 | |
| BC0770961015 | 10/15/1996 | 50403 | Diagnosing vehicles which exhibit the symptom of brake drag. *tt | 04/24/1997 | |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||||
| 5264 | 12/01/1998 | 615385 | Information concerning click noise from front calipers during brake application. *tt | 01/16/2001 | |
| 13214 | 09/01/1999 | 6090586 | Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs | 03/21/2000 | |
| 7076 | 09/01/1999 | 6090426 | Information regarding brake caliper pin corrosion. *mjs | 03/20/2000 | |
| 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 | |||
| 10/08/2007 | 91698 | 5 | 10/01/2006 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1997 mercury tracer. the contact stated while driving 45 mph, she lost control of the vehicle and drove into the median to avoid oncoming traffic. the engine shut off and the cylinder head was blown. the dealer was unable to diagnose the failure; however, they stated that the engine needed to be rebuilt. . the contact stated that the cylinder head in the engine failed and caused her to lose control of the vehicle. the vehicle has not been repaired. the dealer and the warranty company stated that they were unable to honor the warranty to repair the vehicle. the warranty information is available if needed. the failure also caused damage to the front driver and passenger side tires. there were no injuries. on october 8, 2007, the contact drove to the dealer because the vehicle was leaking coolant. after three hours of inspecting the vehicle, the cause of the failure was still undetermined. the dealer advised her to bring the vehicle back in a few days. a couple of days later, while driving 45 mph, the vehicle began losing speed and the engine failed. the vehicle was towed back to the dealer and they stated that the engine failed. the vehicle has an extended warranty through another company. the vehicle was inspected by the warranty company, but they refused to pay for the repair work. the dealer refused to perform the repair. the contact believed that this was because she reported the dealer to the better business bureau. the current and failure mileages were 91,698. the fuel gauge was inoperative. the ac did not blow out cold air, the front brakes were replaced. updated 12/12/07 | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| When applying the brakes pedal stiffens and the vehicle takes longer to slow down. there is also a vibration that occurs during brake application. dealer replaced pads, and problem still exists. has been to dealer 6 or 7 times. *ak | |||
| 01/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes were grinding and squeaking. to stop the vehicle the pedal had to be pushed all the way to the floor. contacted the dealer and they denied the service. found the vehicle was under another vin #. repair work still cannot be done because the warranty has expired. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 11/18/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance; als0, replaced leaking master cylinder. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 11/10/2000 | 1 | 11/01/1996 | |
| The brake lamp illuminates after stopping and when accelerating from a stop. nlm | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| When the brakes are applied they shutter. dealer has replaced the brake pads and realigned the rotors. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 03/20/1997 | 3 | ||
| Calipers sticking causing rotors to overheat and warp. | |||
| 03/20/1997 | 1 | 06/06/1996 | |
| Brake calipers failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 11/01/1999 | 3 | 07/31/2000 | |
| Retaining pins that hold brake pads in place are loose, causing contact to the wheel, and eventual separation. dealer has been notified. *ak more specifically the retaining clips that hold the retaining pins in the front brake assembly snap and fly off of the vehicle when the pins contact the wheel. *yh | |||
| When applying the brakes pedal stiffens and the vehicle takes longer to slow down. there is also a vibration that occurs during brake application. dealer replaced pads, and problem still exists. has been to dealer 6 or 7 times. *ak | |||
| 05/01/1998 | |||
| Brakes squeal when applied,rear pads/ shoes noisy when applied & released, dealer said still had 60% of pads and there was nothing wrong. dealer said that all of the new type linings make noise. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 03/20/1997 | 3 | 06/06/1996 | |
| Brake rotors failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 03/20/1997 | 2 | 06/06/1996 | |
| Rear brake drums failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - MASTER CYLINDER | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 11/18/1996 | ||
| Abs brakes failed, pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance; als0, replaced leaking master cylinder. *ak | |||
| 12/10/1996 | 1 | 11/18/1996 | |
| Loss of rear brake effectiveness due to failure of master cyliner. the failure was directly related to the cold ambiant temperatures at the time. | |||