Defect Description For Recall
Front Disc Brake Rotors Of The Subject Vehicles May Experience Severe Corrosion If Operated In Areas Where CaLCIUM Chloride And SodiUM Chloride Are Used Extensively.
Make Of Vehicle
MERCURY
Model Of Vehicle
SABLE
Year
1987
Recall Campaign Number
91V134000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components:Disc:Rotor
Effect Of Defect
Severely Corroded Rotors May Fracture Or Separate Nearthe Inner Edges Of The Brake Discs Resulting In Reduced Braking EffeCTIveness,Higher Than Normal Pedal Efforts, LoUD Grinding Noises, And Moderate Pulls Whenthe Brakes Are Applied. Reduced Braking EffeCTIveness May Increase MinimuMSTopping Distances, Possibly Resulting In An Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace Front Brake Rotors With Full Cast Front Brake Rotors.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
325000
Date Owners Notified
19910926
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Date Report Received
19910806