NHTSA recall 98V296000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V296000 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1998-11-17 |
| Owners notified | 1998-12-30 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 4000 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES. THESE VEHICLES MAY HAVE A MISSING OR PARTIALLY INSTALLED RETAINER CLIP THAT HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.
What can happen
INCREASED BRAKE STOPPING DISTANCE CAN OCCUR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THESE VEHICLES TO SEE IF THE RETAINER CLIP WAS INSTALLED, AND REPAIR, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 30, 1998.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).
| 1999 FORD EXPEDITION | |
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| 1999 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR |
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Bulletins for the same vehicles and component
| 14905 | 2001-07-20. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AMBER ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) LAMP ON WITH UNDEFINED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS) STORED. *TT |
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| 12218 | 2001-01-17. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 12216 | 2001-01-17. Service bulletin. 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 |
| 12776 | 2000-11-03. Service bulletin. SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP ON WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC) DETECTED. *TT |
| 12750 | 2000-11-03. Service bulletin. SOME VHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTC). *TT |
| 99194 | 2000-03-06. Service bulletin. INFORMATION FOR SERVICING AND DIAGNOSING BRAKE VIBRATION, BRAKE INSPECTION, AND BRAKE FRICTION MATERIAL REPLACEMENT. *TT |
| 99168 | 1999-10-04. Service bulletin. A SQUEAKING NOISE FROM THE REAR WHILE LIGHTLY BRAKING FROM 64-32 KM/H (40-20 MPH) MAY OCCUR ON SOME VEHICLES. *TT |
| 6315 | 1999-09-02. Service bulletin. VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT AN ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) INDICATOR LAMP WITH NO DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) DETECTED. *TT |
| 991313 | 1999-08-26. Service bulletin. SUBJECT REGARDING ANTI-LOCK BRAKE LAMP ILLUMINATION, INCREASED BREAK PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR FALSE ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS. *TT |
| 99411 | 1999-05-12. Service bulletin. VEHICLES EXPERIENCING INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT AND / OR FALSE ABS CYCLING AT LOW SPEEDS, OR ABS LAMP ILLUMINATION. *TT |
A bulletin is the manufacturer's note to its dealers. It is not part of this recall.