The problem
On certain vehicles, the right and left hand rear brake backing plate attachment bolts may not have been tightened to the correct specifications. Backing plate bolts may not be able to withstand the loads experienced during truck shipment. If the bolts loosen from the spindle during operation, backing plate movement may result in weakening or premature wear of one or both rear brake tubes. This could lead to loss of brake fluid.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and tighten the bolts to the proper specifications. Rear brake tubes will be replaced, if necessary, at no charge to owner.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; rear brake backing plate, attachment bolts.Consequences of defect: loss of brake fluid would cause loss of brakingcapability on the rear brake adjacent to the broken tube and on the oppositeside front brake. Although partial braking capability would remain, the vehiclestopping distance would be increased and an accident could result. If both rearbrake tubes fail, all hydraulic braking would be lost and loss of vehiclecontrol and an accident could occur.Note: a loose backing plate may result in noticeable noise during vehicleoperation.
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 80V134000.
- 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.