The problem
The involved vehicles may have been incorrectly equipped with manual brakes instead of power brakes. Consequently, a non-compliance to federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 105, "Hydraulic brake systems", may exist.
The fix
Dealer will remove the manual brake components and install power brake components on all involved vehicles, without charge.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles with 302 cid engines.System: service brakes; brake components.Consequences of defect: depending on the optional equipment included on thesevehicles, manual brakes may not be adequate to ensure safe stopping in certaindriving situations and a vehicle accident could result.
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 Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 77V160000.
- 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.