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Safety recall · 92V075000

Service brakes: hoses, lines / piping, and fittings Ford recall

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported this recall to NHTSA on May 19, 1992. It covers about 25,000 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V075000
Reported
May 19, 1992
Vehicles
25,000
Area
Brakes

The problem

The rear brake lines have inadequate clearance between the brake tube and the vehicle underbody in the area of the left rear wheel opening.

The risk

Inadequate clearance can cause abrasion of the brake lineand a leak can develop, resulting in loss of brake fluid to the rear brakesystem and increased stopping distances.

The fix

Repair any brake lines that have an indication of contact or have the potential for contact with the body of the vehicle. Relocate lines, if necessary.

Contacts

System: rear brakes.Vehicle description: passenger cars with 5.8 Liter engines and policeperformance packages.

What to do

  1. 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.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Ford dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 92V075000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1990 Ford Crown Victoria03A
1991 Ford Crown Victoria564C

Questions

Is the 92V075000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FORD MOTOR COMPANY's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 92V075000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 92V075000 announced?

FORD MOTOR COMPANY reported it to NHTSA on May 19, 1992. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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