Recall 08V-208
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 2005 to 2006 Ford F-150 and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 08V-208
- Reported
- May 7, 2008
- Vehicles affected
- 605,684 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4l 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
The risk
Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
The fix
Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Ford recall no. 08s05.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-[removed] (tty 1-[removed]), or go to [link removed]
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-150 2005 to 2006
- Lincoln Mark LT 2005 to 2006