1988 FORD F-250 RECALL - #92V026000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : FOUNDATION COMPONENTS : DRUM : SHOES/LININGS
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1988 FORD F-250 |
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| Manufacturer |
FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/1987 - 8/1/1991 |
| Recalled on |
3/11/1992 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
6/10/1992 |
| # Affected |
467,000 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS |
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| Description |
A REVISED BRAKE LINING NOISE INSULATOR RESULTED IN A DECREASE IN THE THERMAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE BRAKE LINING AND THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTON. THIS CAUSED GREATER HEAT TRANSFER TO THE CALIPER PISTONS WITH THE POTENTIAL TO OVERHEAT THE BRAKE FLUID AND DIMINISH BRAKE EFFECTIVENESS DURING SEVERE BRAKING CONDITIONS. |
| Consequences |
INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES AND INABLILITY TO HOLDVEHICLES ON A STEEP GRADE RESULTS IN INCREASED RISK OF ACCIDENT IN THE EVENT OFA SUDDEN STOP OR WHEN CONSTANT BRAKING IS NEEDED TO MANEUVER THROUGH AREAS WITHSTEEP GRADES. |
| Corrective action |
ADD SNAP-IN INSULATORS THAT ATTACH TO EACH OF THE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER PISTONS. IN ADDITION, VEHICLES WITH 7.5 L ENGINES WILL HAVE INSULATION ADDED TO THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES. |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: BRAKES; FRONT BRAKE LINING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: F250 AND F350 TRUCKS WITH 7.3 L DIESEL AND 7.5 L EFIENGINES ; F250 AND F350 4X4 MODELS WITH 5.8 L EFI ENGINES.NOTE: FORD RECOMMENDS VEHICLE OPERATORS DO NOT EXCEED THE GCWR AND GVWR OF THEIRVEHICLES, AND PROPER MAINTENANCE OF THE BRAKES ON THESE VEHICLES AND ANY TRAILERPARTICULARLY WHEN OPERATING IN MOUNTAINOUS AREAS WITH LONG, STEEP GRADES. |
| See also |
1988 FORD F-250 Recall for VISIBILITY, GLASS, SIDE/REAR
1988 FORD F-250 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION
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Comments
12/4/2012 - Robert King
I own a 1988 Ford F-250 2WD Regular Cab Truck and while driving down the road which was a progressive hill, I smelled something burning. When I tried to brake to pull off to the side of the road the brake pedal went all the way to the floor until the emergency brake engaged on its own. When I inspected the right-side brake area I saw smoke pouring out out from behind the caliper and pad area (which is covered by a thin metal disk with vent holes in it). I had to drive the truck about two miles back to my house and the pedal continued to touch the floor. After allowing the brakes to cool down, I drove it around the block and they began to work properly again. I am not sure what action(s) to take, or if this would be covered under the recall repair orders that were issued. If anyone has any information please let me know.