Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 94V-129 · Lincoln vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 94V-129 covers 2,500 Lincoln vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on July 12, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V129000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD RETAINER (HAIRPIN CLIP) MAY BE MISSING OR NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED ON THE SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL. THIS CAN CAUSE DISENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKE PUSHROD AND LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY.
The risk
LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY CAN RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE RETAINER.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; PEDALS AND LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREE OF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT FORD SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-392-3673. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 June 1, 1994 to June 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.