Recall 98V-296
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford Expedition and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (pedals and linkages).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 98V-296
- Reported
- November 17, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- 4,000 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a missing or partially installed retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm.
The risk
Increased brake stopping distance can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began december 30, 1998.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].also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Ford Expedition 1999
- Lincoln Navigator 1999