Vehicle recall 93V146000 · September 13, 1993
1989-1993 Ford F-53
Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Brake lines in the engine compartment are routed too near the left exhaust manifold, causing the brake fluid to overheat.
- Consequence
- Brake fluid loses viscosity when it overheats, causingloss of brakes or increased vehicle stopping distance which may result in anaccident.
- Remedy
- Ford will install a heat shield and brake line insulation on engine compartment brake lines.
- Notes
- System: brakes.vehicle description: f super duty motorhome chassis model code f-53.NOTE: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy is not provided in a reasonable time and free ofcharge or the remedy does not correct the defect or noncompliance, pleasecontact Ford customer service division at 1-800-392-3673. Also contact thenational highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline AT1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 93V146000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 13, 1993
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- November 5, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 17,400
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
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