Foundation components: master cylinderRecall 90V-100 · Ford vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 90V-100 covers 365 Ford vehicles for a foundation components: master cylinder problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1990.
Source: NHTSA recall 90V100000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
INCORRECT SIZE MASTER CYLINDER INSTALLED WILL PROVIDE LESS LINE PRESSURE TO WHEEL CYLINDERS FOR A GIVEN PEDAL PRESSURE.
The risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES ORINCREASED PEDAL PRESSURE REQUIRED FOR A GIVEN STOPPING DISTANCE, WHICH COULDCAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL THE CORRECT 1.75 INCH MASTER CYLINDER.
SYSTEM: HYDROMAX POWER BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS.
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 January 1, 1990 to January 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.