Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsRecall 87V-141 · 1988 Ford Ranger
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 87V-141 covers 141 1988 Ford Ranger for a service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1987.
Source: NHTSA recall 87V141000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICAION WITH A LIGHTLY LOADED TRUCK. ALSO, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF THE BRAKE MODULATION (PUMPING THE BRAKES) IS USED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING A HARD BRAKE STOP.
The fix
REPLACE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP REARAXLES.
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 July 1, 1987 to July 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.