Vehicle recall 96V184000 · September 25, 1996
Ford F-150, F-250 and 1 more model
The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm is missing.
- Consequence
- A loss of service braking can occur increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect to verify that the retainer clips are installed and if clips are missing will install clips.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification occurred September 30, 1996.NOTE:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should 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
- 96V184000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 25, 1996
- Filed by
- FORD MOTOR COMPANY
- Owner notification
- September 30, 1996
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,200
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
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-150 (1997): 1997
- Ford F-250 (1997): 1997
- Ford F-350 (1997): 1997
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