Vehicle recall 95V052000 · March 15, 1995
1995 Ford Explorer
In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as…
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- Summary
- In some of the vehicles, brake tubes were misrouted between the master cylinder and the hydraulic control unit and results in exceeding the allowable stopping distances as required by FMVSS no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems." in addition, seals within the master cylinder could be abraded by this condition over time resulting in an internal leak and a further reduction in brake performance.
- Consequence
- Consequence of non-compliance: stopping distances could be longer than intended resulting in increased potential for a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will reroute the brake tubes.
- Notes
- System: brakes; hydraulic; lines; metallic; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE description: 2-door multi-purpose passenger vehicles. Note: if your 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, 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
- 95V052000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 15, 1995
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- March 6, 1995
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 8,100
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ford Explorer (1995): 1995
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