Safety Recall NHTSA · 90V190000 Reported November 9, 1990

Brakes:hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Ford Motor Company · Service Brakes, Hydraulic · 5,000 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90V190000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Vehicles Affected
5,000
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 9, 1990

Defect Summary

Lower end of brake rod, which connects brake pedal arm to bell crank of power brake assebly, may have inadequate wall thickness.

Safety Consequence

Bellcrank wall could fracture without prior warning andresult in loss of service braking capability with potential for an accident.

Corrective Action

Install new brake rod withw adequate wall thickness.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 90V190000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 90V190000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 90V190000?

NHTSA recall 90V190000 was issued by Ford Motor Company on November 9, 1990. It addresses: Brakes:hydraulic:pedals and linkages. The recall affects approximately 5,000 vehicles, with the defect involving the Service Brakes, Hydraulic component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Ford Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V190000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.