NHTSA Recall 92V026000
NHTSA Campaign Id 92V026000; Date: Mar. 3, 1992
Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.
Recalled Vehicles:
1991 Ford F-250; 1991 Ford F-350; 1988 Ford F250; 1989 Ford F250; 1990 Ford F250; 1988 Ford F350; 1989 Ford F350; 1990 Ford F350
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:drum:shoes/linings
Manufactured by: Ford Motor Company
Affected Units:: 467,000
Recall Summary:
A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.
How to Fix:
Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7. 5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.
Recall Notes:
System: brakes; front brake lining. Vehicle description: f250 and f350 trucks with 7. 3 l diesel and 7. 5 l efiengines ; f250 and f350 4x4 models with 5. 8 l efi engines. Note: Ford recommends vehicle operators do not exceed the gcwr and gvwr of theirvehicles, and proper maintenance of the brakes on these vehicles and any trailerparticularly when operating in mountainous areas with long, steep grades.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 10, 1992
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