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.