Defect Description For Recall
Under Certain Conditions, Contacts In Brake System Relay Could Remain Closed, Causing The Brake Pump Motor To Run Continuously, Causing It To Overheat And Eventually Fail. Consequence Of Defect: Should The Brake Supply Motor Fail, The Power Assist To The Front Brakes Will Be Lost, And After About 10 To 15 Normal Brake Stops, Loss Of Rear Brake FunCTIon Will Result, Causing Increased Stopping Distance. However, The Instrument Brake Warning Light Will Illuminate Prior To Reduced Braking Capability And If Warning Is Not Heeded, An Accident May Occur.
Make Of Vehicle
LINCOLN
Model Of Vehicle
MARK VII
Year
1985
Recall Campaign Number
86V109000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Power Assist:Hydraulic
Effect Of Defect
Fix Defect
Replace Pump Motor Relays.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
19840801
End Of Manufacture
19860201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
38000
Date Owners Notified
19860811
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19860808