Vehicle recall 90V097000 · May 21, 1990
1989-1990 Ford F Series
Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Interconnection of return line plumbing from hydroboost steering gear may cause light application of hydroboost unit without applying brake pedal.
- Consequence
- This could result in dragging brakes, brake fade, orpremature wear and/or heat damage to brake system components, reducing brakingefficiency which could result in an accident.
- Remedy
- Install revised return lines and replace damaged brake system components.
- Notes
- System: power brake - power steering gear return line.vehicle description: f super duty motor home chassis and f super duty commercialchassis.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V097000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 21, 1990
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- July 17, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Power assist
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 Series (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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