The fix
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install protective shields on the rebound bumper brackets without charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; front brake hoses.System: due to improper dimensional specifications, the front brake hoses maycontact and chafe against the edges of the frame-mounted rebound bumperbrackets. Chafing of the front brake hose may cause a brake fluid leak andsubsequent loss of front wheel braking capability.Consequences of defect: loss of front wheel braking would cause an increase indistance required to stop the vehicle. This could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident.
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, Mercury dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 78V199000.
- 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.