Ford Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #98I001000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98I001000 by Ford Motor Company. Includes 167,742 affected units, FORD/BRAKE LINE WEAR, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification program for owners of certain 1995-1997 crown victoria model vehicles with police, taxi, and commercial fleet packages and town car vehicles with the livery package. these vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the brake line and the underbody front floor pan assembly which could cause wear of the brake lines.

Corrective Action

Dealers will inspect the brake lines for wear, install two new tube bundle clips, and check the brake lines for proper clearances. if the brake lines are worn, the damaged section of the brake line will be replaced.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98I001000
Manufacturer: Ford Motor Company
Report Received Date: 1998-04-07T00:00:00
Subject: Ford/brake line wear
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 167,742

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: This is not a safety recall in accordance with federal regulation 573. however, it is deemed a safety improvement campaign by the agency. ford is initiating an owner notification program for owners of certain 1995-1997 crown victoria model vehicles with police, taxi, and commercial fleet packages and town car vehicles with the livery package. these vehicles may have insufficient clearance between the brake line and the underbody front floor pan assembly which could cause wear of the brake lines.
Consequence Summary: This could lead to brake fluid loss for the rear brakes and, potentially, increased stopping distances.
Corrective Action: Dealers will inspect the brake lines for wear, install two new tube bundle clips, and check the brake lines for proper clearances. if the brake lines are worn, the damaged section of the brake line will be replaced.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-ia93~3drv.h8mt
NHTSA ID: 98I001000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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