The problem
Certain passenger vehicles equipped with antilock brake systems (abs) fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 135, "Passenger car brake systems." The front and rear right side brake lines may be reversed at the abs hydraulic control unit.
The risk
The brakes may not operate as intended, which could result in a crash.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the brake line connections and the hydraulic control unit and reposition them free of charge. The recallbegan on april 27, 2007. Owners may contact ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Contacts
Ford recall no. 07C16. Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.Safercar.Gov.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 07V183000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.