Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 92V-075 · 1990–1991 Ford Crown Victoria
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 92V-075 covers 25,000 1990–1991 Ford Crown Victoria for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 19, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V075000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE REAR BRAKE LINES HAVE INADEQUATE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND THE VEHICLE UNDERBODY IN THE AREA OF THE LEFT REAR WHEEL OPENING.
The risk
INADEQUATE CLEARANCE CAN CAUSE ABRASION OF THE BRAKE LINEAND A LEAK CAN DEVELOP, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKE FLUID TO THE REAR BRAKESYSTEM AND INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES.
The fix
REPAIR ANY BRAKE LINES THAT HAVE AN INDICATION OF CONTACT OR HAVE THE POTENTIAL FOR CONTACT WITH THE BODY OF THE VEHICLE. RELOCATE LINES, IF NECESSARY.
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS WITH 5.8 LITER ENGINES AND POLICEPERFORMANCE PACKAGES.
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, 1989 to December 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- BRAKE LINE PUNCTURESNHTSA