Recalls

Known Recall Investigations

  • Rear brake line failure
    In a letter dated february 25, 2005, ford motor company (ford) notified odi that it would be conducting a customer satisfaction program (ford no. 04b26) to correct a rear brake line chafing concern in approximately 44,000 model year (my) 1997 ford crown victoria and grand marquis non-fleet vehicles equipped with electronic traction control that werebuilt after march 19, 1997.These vehicles have an additional rear brake line and a mastic patch causing reduced clearance from a stiffening rib in the floor pan.Odi?S analysis showed higher complaint and warranty rates related to rear brake line failures in this population than in other subject vehicles and peer mid-sized passenger cars that were evaluated during the investigation.Vehicles involved in ford?S program will have the rear brake lines inspected for contact with the floor pan stiffing rib.If there is contact, but no abrasion or leakage, the brake lines will be repositioned.If there is abrasion or a leak is evident the brake line will be repaired.If necessary, both of the rear brake lines will be replaced. Though ford does not admit to a safety-defect in the subject components, odi believes that the facts in this investigation show otherwise because the insufficient clearance in the routing of those brake lines may result in leaks in those lines that may result in increased stopping distances.Odi is designating the campaign a safety recall (nhtsa recall no. 05v-086).Because of the low rates of brake line failures in the remaining subject vehicles, a safety-related defect has not been identified in those populations and further use of agency resources does not appear to be warranted.The closing of this investigation does not constitute a finding by nhtsa that no safety-related defect exists in those vehicles.The agency reserves the right to take further action if warranted by the circumstances.For additional information, see the attached closing report.
    Last updated on 2024-05-11 08:50:38

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