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NHTSARecalled Sep 13, 1993 · #93V146000

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:FITTINGS:METALLIC

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

BRAKE LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE ROUTED TOO NEAR THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT. BRAKE FLUID LOSES VISCOSITY WHEN IT OVERHEATS, CAUSINGLOSS OF BRAKES OR INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:FITTINGS:METALLIC
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Ford Motor Company
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

FORD WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD AND BRAKE LINE INSULATION ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.

View the official CPSC notice