Vehicle recall 02V073000 · March 11, 2002
2002 Th!nk Neighbor
On certain electric vehicles, the brake master cylinder pushrod, which connects the brake pedal to the master cylinder, could fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain electric vehicles, the brake master cylinder pushrod, which connects the brake pedal to the master cylinder, could fracture.
- Consequence
- Fracture of the pushrod would result in the loss of the service brakes. Dealers will replace the brake master cylinder pushrod.
- Remedy
- Dealers have been notified to stop sale of these vehicles until the pushrod has been replaced. Owner notification began March 22, 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).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V073000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 11, 2002
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 02S35
- Owner notification
- March 22, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 735
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Th!nk Neighbor (2002): 2002
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