Vehicle recall 94V198000 · October 11, 1994
Mercury Sable and Ford Taurus
The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The retainer clip which holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing or not completely installed. The push rod can separate from the brake pedal arm.
- Consequence
- This can result in loss of braking ability and an accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, install the retainer clip.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; pedals and linkages.vehicle description: passenger vehicles.note: if the vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time or the remedy does not correct the defect, please contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673. Also, contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 94V198000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 11, 1994
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- December 23, 1994
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Taurus (1995): 1995
- Mercury Sable (1995): 1995
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