What NHTSA investigated
Odi has received 40 complaints alleging rear brake line failure in the subject vehicles, including 8 that have been received this year.an additional 192 reports and 478 warranty claims have been received from ford.a leak in the rear brake line can cause extended stopping distance.a search of odi's complaint database for peer vehicle complaints, using the same brake line failure criteria as for the subject vehicles and the same model years (1995-97), identified only 1 complaint involving general motors CAPRICE/IMPLALA/88/98/REGAL vehicles and only 2 complaints involving chrysler lh-cars.the investigation has been upgraded to an engineering analysis to further evaluate the frequency, scope, and causal factors related to rear brake line failures in the subject vehicle population.
Vehicles covered
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | CROWN VICTORIA | 1995–1997 |
| Lincoln | TOWN CAR | 1995–1997 |
| Mercury | GRAND MARQUIS | 1995–1997 |
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.