Power brake booster

An NHTSA Engineering Analysis into Ford vehicles. Closed 23 July 1987.

Investigation
EA86005
Type
Engineering Analysis
Opened
25 November 1985
Closed
23 July 1987

What NHTSA investigated

Summary of information from manufacturer:ford initiated service actionsto check for engine idle speed, to decrease booster runout, and to furtherreduce the initial brake pedal travel.analysis:the majority of the reports are dated in the 1979-1981 era.most accidents occurred in the first two years of operation.status:a survey of about 2,000 subject car owners concerning the boosterproblem has been completed.the acsc report was received 6/10/87.CLOSED 7/23/87.===

Vehicles covered

MakeModelModel years
FordTHUNDERBIRD1980
MercuryCOUGAR1980

Source

From NHTSA’s investigation file, rebuilt daily. To report a problem with your own vehicle, go to nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem. All open investigations.