Driveline: airRecall 85V-168 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 85V-168 covers 51,500 Ford vehicles for a driveline: air problem, reported to NHTSA on December 20, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE MAY INADVERTENTLY ACTIVATE DUE TO MOMENTARY PRESSURE DISRUPTIONS WITHIN THE SYSTEM AND CAUSE THE PARKING BRAKE TO BE APPLIED, STOPPING OR SLOWING THE TRUCK UNEXPECTEDLY. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THIS UNEXPECTED STOPPING OR SLOWING OF THE TRUCK MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A REAR END COLLISION SINCE THE BRAKE (STOP) LIGHTS ARE NOT ACTIVATED. ALSO, ON CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS THIS OCCURRENCE MAY RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL WHICH WOULD LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE PUSH-PULL TYPE BRAKE CONTROL VALVE WITH NEW OVER-CENTER CAM TYPE VALVES.
SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC PARKING BRAKE CONTROL VALVE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY TRUCK AND BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1983 to June 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.