NHTSA recall 08V208000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: Affects vehicles equipped with 5.4L 3-valve engines. The brake booster vacuum supply hose attached to the intake manifold fitting may swell over time and lose retention force. This condition could allow the hose to become detached from the fitting during an intake manifold backfire. Should the hose detach from the intake manifold, several brake applications with power assist will be available before the vacuum…
Why it matters: Once the brake booster vacuum reserve is depleted, the driver will have foundation brake function, but with increased brake pedal effort. Reduced vehicle braking could lead to a crash.
The fix: Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on June 27, 2008.
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All model years NHTSA lists
2005 Ford F-150, 2006 Ford F-150, 2005 Lincoln Mark Lt, 2006 Lincoln Mark Lt.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 08V208000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.