Vehicle recall 68V126000 · December 3, 1968
Ford Ford and Mercury Mercury
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Possibility front brake hoses incorrectly routed on vehicles equipped with drum-type brakes.improperly positioned hoses may be damaged through contact with brake drums, causing front brakes to become inoperative.however, rear brakes would not be affected due to dual brake system.(correct by inspecting and properly routing hoses where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 68V126000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 3, 1968
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 28, 1968
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 75,000
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Differential proportional valve
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Ford (1969): 1969
- Mercury Mercury (1969): 1969
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