Disc: caliperRecall 89V-081 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 89V-081 covers 113,200 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a disc: caliper problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE CALIPER OF THE INBOARD FRONT WHEEL AND THE FRONT STABILIZER BAR, THERE MAY BE INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL FOLLOWING LOW SPEED TURNING MANEUVERS.
The risk
THIS COULD CAUSE A REDUCTION IN BRAKE PERFORMANCETHAT COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL ACORN TYPE FRONT SUSPENSION STRUT NUTS TO ELIMINATE STABILIZER BAR TO BRAKE CALIPER CONTACT.
SYSTEM: BRAKES/SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.
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, 1988 to March 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.