Foundation components: differential proportional valveRecall 68V-126 · Ford and Mercury vehicles

FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 68V-126 covers 75,000 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a foundation components: differential proportional valve problem, reported to NHTSA on December 3, 1968.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected75,0002 models

ReportedDec 3, 1968Owners notified Nov 28, 1968

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 68V126000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY FRONT BRAKE HOSES INCORRECTLY ROUTED ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH DRUM-TYPE BRAKES.IMPROPERLY POSITIONED HOSES MAY BE DAMAGED THROUGH CONTACT WITH BRAKE DRUMS, CAUSING FRONT BRAKES TO BECOME INOPERATIVE.HOWEVER, REAR BRAKES WOULD NOT BE AFFECTED DUE TO DUAL BRAKE SYSTEM.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PROPERLY ROUTING HOSES WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Ford Ford1969

Mercury Mercury1969

Built to October 1, 1968. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.