NHTSA recall 92V026000
Service Brakes, Hydraulic · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: A revised brake lining noise insulator resulted in a decrease in the thermal insulation between the brake lining and the front brake caliper piston. This caused greater heat transfer to the caliper pistons with the potential to overheat the brake fluid and diminish brake effectiveness during severe braking conditions.
Why it matters: Increased stopping distances and inablility to holdvehicles on a steep grade results in increased risk of accident in the event ofa sudden stop or when constant braking is needed to maneuver through areas withsteep grades.
The fix: Add snap-in insulators that attach to each of the front brake caliper pistons. In addition, vehicles with 7.5 l engines will have insulation added to the engine compartment brake lines.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
All model years NHTSA lists
1991 Ford F-250, 1991 Ford F-350, 1988 Ford F250, 1989 Ford F250, 1990 Ford F250, 1988 Ford F350, 1989 Ford F350, 1990 Ford F350.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 92V026000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.