Recall 99V-123
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1999 Ford Explorer and 1 other model: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, hoses, lines/piping, and fittings).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-123
- Reported
- May 18, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 15,681 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. The right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit (hcu) connection could separate causing the line to leak when the brake pedal is applied.
The risk
This could result in a loss of brake pressure to the front wheels, increasing the stopping distance.
The fix
Dealers will replace the flare nut on the brake line.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began may 17, 1999.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 Explorer 1999
- Mercury Mountaineer 1999