Vehicle recall 85V068000 · May 21, 1985
Mercury Capri, Ford LTD and 2 more models
Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Brake booster rear shells may have reduced wall thicknesses which could cause the shell to break. Consequence of defect: repeated brake use could cause the shell to crack and the booster assembly to come apart. Service brakes capability would be totally lost without warning and could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Inspect and if necessary replace the power brake booster assembly.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger cars equipped with 3.8 or 5.0 liter engines andtandem power brake boosters.vehicles equipped with police or taxi package option are not affected.system: power brake boosters.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V068000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 1985
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,008
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist › Vacuum
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford LTD (1985): 1985
- Ford Mustang (1985): 1985
- Mercury Capri (1985): 1985
- Mercury MARQUIS (1985): 1985
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