Recall 02V-068
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford F-250 and 3 other models: Parking brake (conventional, mechanical, linkage and cable).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-068
- Reported
- March 11, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 51,846 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
On certain pickup trucks equipped with manual transmissions, failure of the front parking brake cable input button could result in failure of the parking brake system to hold the vehicle stationary.
The risk
This could result in unintended vehicle movement and a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace the front parking brake cable and the controller and verify the performance of the parking brake system. Owner notification began april 5, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-250 1999
- Ford F-350 1999
- Ford F-450 SD 1999
- Ford F-550 SD 1999