Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 94V-198 · Ford and Mercury vehicles
FORD MOTOR COMPANY recall 94V-198 covers 1,500 Ford and Mercury vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 11, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V198000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE RETAINER CLIP WHICH HOLDS THE MASTER CYLINDER PUSH ROD TO THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM IS MISSING OR NOT COMPLETELY INSTALLED. THE PUSH ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE PEDAL ARM.
The risk
THIS CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY AND AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, INSTALL THE RETAINER CLIP.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; PEDALS AND LINKAGES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT FORD 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 September 1, 1994 to September 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.