1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA RECALL - #05V086000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY CHAFE DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN IT AND A FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY OCCUR.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
3/19/1997 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
3/14/2005 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
7/15/2005 |
| # Affected |
43,626 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES BUILT WITH ELECTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL, THE REAR BRAKE LINE MAY CHAFE DUE TO CONTACT BETWEEN IT AND A FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB, AND A BRAKE FLUID LEAK MAY OCCUR. |
| Consequences |
THE BRAKE PEDAL MAY DEVELOP A "SPONGY" FEEL AND DROPS OF BRAKE FLUID MAY BE OBSERVED BENEATH THE VEHICLE. OVER TIME BRAKE PERFORMANCE MAY BE COMPROMISED AND STOPPING DISTANCES COULD BE EXTENDED WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SUBJECT VEHICLES FOR CONTACT BETWEEN THE BRAKE TUBE AND FLOOR PAN STIFFENING RIB. IF CONTACT IS EVIDENT, BUT NO ABRASION OR LEAKS EXIST, THE BRAKE TUBE WILL BE REPOSITIONED TO PRECLUDE FURTHER CONTACT AND POTENTIAL ABRASION. IF INDICATION OF ABRASION OR A LEAK IS EVIDENT, DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE BRAKE LINE. THIS CAMPAIGN BEGAN ON JULY 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673. |
| Notes |
FORD CAMPAIGN NO. 04B26.THIS ACTION IS DEEMED A SAFETY IMPROVEMENT CAMPAIGN AND IS NOT BEING CONDUCTED UNDER THE SAFETY ACT.THE COMPANY HAS INFORMED NHTSA THAT IT WILL PROVIDE THE MODIFICATIONS DESCRIBED ABOVE FREE OF CHARGE. |
| See also |
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, HOOD, LATCH
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, CONTROL ARM, LOWER BALL JOINT
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
1997 FORD CROWN VICTORIA Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, CRUISE CONTROL
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