Vehicle recall 08V208000 · May 7, 2008
Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT
The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 F-150 and Lincoln mark lt vehicles equipped with 5.4L 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum reserve is depleted.
- Consequence
- Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on June 27, 2008. Owners may contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
- Notes
- Ford recall no. 08S05.CUSTOMERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V208000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 7, 2008
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Manufacturer campaign
- 08S05
- Owner notification
- June 27, 2008
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 605,684
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford F-150 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
- Lincoln Mark LT (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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