Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #05V086000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V086000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 43,626 affected units, BRAKE LINE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain passenger vehicles built with electronic traction control, the rear brake line may chafe due to contact between it and a floor pan stiffening rib, and a brake fluid leak may occur.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the subject vehicles for contact between the brake tube and floor pan stiffening rib. if contact is evident, but no abrasion or leaks exist, the brake tube will be repositioned to preclude further contact and potential abrasion. If indication of abrasion or a leak is evident, dealers will repair the brake line. this campaign began on july 15, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V086000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 2005-03-14T00:00:00
Subject: Brake line
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 43,626

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04B26
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain passenger vehicles built with electronic traction control, the rear brake line may chafe due to contact between it and a floor pan stiffening rib, and a brake fluid leak may occur.
Consequence Summary: The brake pedal may develop a "spongy" feel and drops of brake fluid may be observed beneath the vehicle. over time brake performance may be compromised and stopping distances could be extended which could lead to a crash.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the subject vehicles for contact between the brake tube and floor pan stiffening rib. if contact is evident, but no abrasion or leaks exist, the brake tube will be repositioned to preclude further contact and potential abrasion. If indication of abrasion or a leak is evident, dealers will repair the brake line. this campaign began on july 15, 2005. owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-j88b_7wmp-pwnk
NHTSA ID: 05V086000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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