Vehicle recall 87V141000 · September 4, 1987
1988 Ford Ranger
Trucks were built with incorrect rear brake assemblies.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Trucks were built with incorrect rear brake assemblies. Consequence of defect: a tendency for rear brake lockup would exist particularly during heavy brake applicaion with a lightly loaded truck. Also, increased stopping distance would be required if the brake modulation (pumping the brakes) is used to control the vehicle during a hard brake stop.
- Remedy
- Replace rear brake assemblies.
- Notes
- System: rear brake assembly. Vehicle description: regular cab pickup trucks equipped with limited slip rearaxles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V141000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 1987
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 11, 1987
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 141
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Ranger (1988): 1988
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