Make : FORD | Model : F53 | Year : 1992 |
Build Dates : 19890501 - 19930301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V146000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19931105 | Date Received by ODI: 19930913 | Date Added to Database: 19930920 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FORD MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 17400 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
BRAKE LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE ROUTED TOO NEAR THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT. |
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Consequence:
BRAKE FLUID LOSES VISCOSITY WHEN IT OVERHEATS, CAUSINGLOSS OF BRAKES OR INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
FORD WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD AND BRAKE LINE INSULATION ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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