Defect Description For Recall
Ford Is Recalling 605,684 My 2005-2006 F-150 And Lincoln Mark Lt Vehicles Equipped With 5.4L 3-Valve Engines. The Brake Booster VacuUM Supply Hose Attached To The Intake Manifold Fitting May Swell Over Time And Lose Retention Force. This Condition Could Allow The Hose To Become Detached From The Fitting During An Intake Manifold Backfire. Should The Hose Detach From The Intake Manifold, Several Brake Applications With Power Assist Will Be Available Before The VacuUM Reserve Is Depleted.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MARK LT
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
08V208000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Vacuum:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings
Effect Of Defect
Once The Brake Booster VacuUM Reserve Is Depleted, The Driver Will Have Foundation Brake FunCTIon, But With Increased Brake Pedal Effort. Reduced Vehicle Braking Could Lead To A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace A Rubber Hose On The Brake Booster VacuUM Supply Tube Assembly. The Recall Began On June 27, 2008. Owners May Contact Ford At 1-800-392-3673.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
20040419
End Of Manufacture
20060531
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
605684
Date Owners Notified
20080627
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
20080507
Make Campaign Number
08S05