ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS

Mar 11, 2002 — Recall Campaign #02V068000

ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.

The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 51,846 units affected.

See recall notice

NHTSA Safety Recall Notice

02V068000

Manufacturer:	Ford Motor Company
Recall date:	March 11, 2002
NHTSA Campaign #:	02V068000
Units affected:	51,846

Description:: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSIONS, FAILURE OF THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE INPUT BUTTON COULD RESULT IN FAILURE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM TO HOLD THE VEHICLE STATIONARY.
Consequeces:: THIS COULD RESULT IN UNINTENDED VEHICLE MOVEMENT AND A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective action:: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE FRONT PARKING BRAKE CABLE AND THE CONTROLLER AND VERIFY THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 5, 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FORD AT 1-866-436-7332.
Notes:: CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affects the following:

1999 FORD F-250 Complaints
i was involved in a collision on US30 3 miles west of Rainer Oregon. where I struck another Ford truck while cruising at 55 mph. The vehicle I struck pulled in front of me, my vehicle was severely damaged in the front end and the steering wheel and lower dash panel injured me.,;
1999 FORD F-350 Complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at speeds in excess of 40 MPH, after driving over a pothole in the roadway, the vehicle started shaking and vibrating violently. The contact stated that after slowing down the failure ceased. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 50,000.;
1999 FORD F-450 SD Complaints
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 1999 FORD F450. THE CONTACT WAS DRIVING VARIOUS SPEEDS, THE VEHICLE WOULD SHUT DOWN WHILE DRIVING DUE TO THE DELAMINATED FUEL TANKS. EXCESSIVELY LARGE AMOUNTS OF SMOKE HAS BEEN SEEN IN THE ENGINE AREA OF THE VEHICLE. FORD ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THEY ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR THE FAILURE OR REPAIR. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE UNAVAILABLE. UPDATED 04/05/10*JB;
1999 FORD F-550 SD Complaints
FUEL TANK IS RUSTING. I UNDERSTAND FORD HAD A RECALL FOR THIS, BUT MY VIN DOES NOT SHOW ONE. MY VEHICLE ONLY HAS 48,000 MILES AND I AM HAVING TO REPLACE MY FUEL FILTER EVERY 1000 MILES!;