Recall 92V-026
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1990 to 1991 Ford F-250 and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, drum, shoes/linings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 92V-026
- Reported
- March 3, 1992
- Vehicles affected
- 467,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
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.
The risk
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.
The 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.
Notes from the manufacturer
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.
Affected vehicles
- Ford F-250 1990 to 1991
- Ford F-350 1990 to 1991