Recall 99V-147
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recalled the 1996 to 1999 Ford Windstar: Service brakes, hydraulic (foundation components, master cylinder).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 99V-147
- Reported
- June 14, 1999
- Vehicles affected
- 789,723 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
What is wrong
Vehicle description: minivans. The brake fluid master cylinder is recessed and oriented in the engine compartment so that the brake fluid warning statement embossed on both the top of the filler cap and the side of the reservoir body are not entirely visible by direct view. These vehicles may not fully comply with requirements of fmvss no. 135, "passenger car brake systems."
The fix
Owners will be provided with new labels and installation instructions.
Notes from the manufacturer
Owner notification began june 16, 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 Windstar 1996 to 1999