The problem
On some of the involved vehicles, the brake pushrod to brake pedal retaining pins may be missing or loose. Insecurely installed or missing retainers could result in disengagement of the brake pushrod and total loss of service braking.
The fix
Dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install a brake pedal retaining pin.
Contacts
Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.System: service brakes; brake pushrod retainer pins.Consequences of defect: this could occur without prior warning and result in avehicle accident.Note: the driver is advised not to drive the vehicle until the necessarycorrections have been made.
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 80V152000.
- 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.