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 | |||||
| 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 - 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 | |
| BC8890950401 | 04/01/1995 | 3031400 | Unknown | 11/01/1995 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | |||
| 03/15/2003 | 0 | ||
| Other than the rest of my problems with the above my newest complaint is that i just found out that due to the fact ford installed an aluminim piston where there should have been a steel one which is the only one available now since you discovered your problems. my car is in the shop right now and i'm being told it will cost between $1200.00 - $1500.00 to fix due to ford's poor design. this is not my first sable wagon. the first one had all kinds of a/c problems and i'm getting tired of paying for your mistakes. my a/c is out now, i replace brake pads all the time. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - ANTILOCK | |||
| 03/11/1997 | |||
| Experiencing various problem with vehicle within 63,000 mile of wears,had transmission rebuilt/replaced fuel injection system, and complete overhaul of brakes system. dealer was not contacted / would like to know is this considered normal. *ak | |||
| 07/11/1998 | 3 | ||
| Consumer has been experiencing brake problems while driving vehicle. the emergency brake feels like it is on, vehicle will not exceed 25 mph .also, there is a strong smell of something burning. after 10 minutes or more the vehicle would return back to normal. vehicle has been at dealer on three occasions. condition has not been resolved at this time. *ak | |||
| 07/30/1998 | |||
| Intermittently while driving the vehicle would slow down as if the brakes are being applied. consumer states that brakes have been applied internally. the dealer is inspecting vehicle. *ak | |||
| 05/02/1995 | 1 | 06/01/1993 | |
| Abs brake system malfunctioned, light comes on and the brakes lockup and then release, dealer can not locate the problem. tt | |||
| 01/01/1993 | 1 | ||
| Abs brakes make a very loud squeaking noise and only stop at random. tt | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
| 08/04/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Low brake pedal due to worn rear brakes, brake shoes replaced/drums turned. | |||
| 1 | 11/19/1997 | ||
| Brakes fade. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 01/20/1995 | 1 | ||
| Front brake rotors/calipers/pads failed. *ak | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - CALIPER | |||
| 10/04/1997 | 1 | 08/26/1997 | |
| Brake caliper broke. | |||
| 1 | |||
| Calipers failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - PADS | |||
| 08/04/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Brakes pulsate, pads replaced/rotors turned. | |||
| 03/13/1998 | 1 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Brake pads and rotors failed. (mjs) | |||
| 10/09/1996 | 1 | 11/01/1991 | |
| Brake pads failed. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC - ROTOR | |||
| 12/12/1991 | 2 | 04/26/1991 | |
| Consumer stated the brakes were never satisfactory from the date of purchase, consumer complained to the dealer but was always told that the brakes were ok, the brakes were pulsating and there was excessive dust on the wheels, consumer stated the defect was the front rotors, which were eventually replaced, however consumer stated the dealer did not honor the recall before or after the vehicle was purchased, the dealer also cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes.*jb | |||
| 08/04/1998 | 1 | 01/01/1992 | |
| Brakes pulsate, pads replaced/rotors turned. | |||
| 03/13/1998 | 1 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Brake pads and rotors failed. (mjs) | |||
| 3 | |||
| Rotors failed due to corrosion. | |||
| 12/17/1996 | 1 | ||
| Brake rotor replaced. | |||
| 10/15/1996 | 1 | ||
| Front disc brake rotor recall repair refused by dealer. | |||
| 12/17/1995 | |||
| Grinding noise, metal shavings on the ouside of tire. possibly defective brake drum and rotor. *ak | |||
| 11/21/1995 | 1 | 11/01/1991 | |
| Defective rotor and possible defective disc. tt consumer states front discs warped. transmission failed. *slc | |||
| 11/10/1993 | 0 | ||
| Rotors warped causing vehicle vibration. *tw | |||
| 08/01/1994 | 1 | ||
| Warped rotors/pads replaced due to metal to metal brake system that can't dissipate the heat generated, cause brakes to pulsate/extended stopping distance. *skd | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DRUM | |||
| 12/12/1991 | 2 | 04/26/1991 | |
| Consumer stated the brakes were never satisfactory from the date of purchase, consumer complained to the dealer but was always told that the brakes were ok, the brakes were pulsating and there was excessive dust on the wheels, consumer stated the defect was the front rotors, which were eventually replaced, however consumer stated the dealer did not honor the recall before or after the vehicle was purchased, the dealer also cleaned and adjusted the rear brakes.*jb | |||
| 1 | 12/01/1995 | ||
| Rear brakes rusted through the drums. *slc | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - POWER ASSIST - VACUUM | |||
| 11/14/1997 | 1 | 11/14/1996 | |
| Brake power booster failed. (mjs) | |||
| 1 | |||
| Power brake booster failed. | |||
| 07/28/1996 | 1 | 03/08/1996 | |
| Brake booster failed, causing accident. *sd | |||