NHTSA recall 94V169001
Parking Brake · Ford Motor Company
Details
What's wrong: The parking brake control self-adjust pawl does not line up properly with the self-adjust rachet causing the pawl to slip over one or more teeth in the rachet.
Why it matters: When the above occurs, it can result in parking brake system ineffectiveness. The parking brake will not hold the vehicle, causing the vehicle to roll freely, if the transmission is not left in gear.
The fix: A wedge will be installed which will serve to lock the parking brake self-adjust mechanism pawl into engagement with the rachet. Also, owners will be advised to release and reapply the parking brake whenever tooth skip occurs and will be reminded to always turn off the engine and leave the vehicle…
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1992 Ford Bronco
- 1992 Ford F-150
- 1992 Ford F-250
- 1993 Ford Bronco
- 1993 Ford Explorer
- 1993 Ford F-150
- 1993 Ford F-250
- 1993 Ford Ranger
- 1994 Ford Bronco
- 1994 Ford Explorer
- 1994 Ford F-150
- 1994 Ford F-250
- 1994 Ford Ranger
All model years NHTSA lists
1992 Ford Bronco, 1993 Ford Bronco, 1994 Ford Bronco, 1993 Ford Explorer, 1994 Ford Explorer, 1992 Ford F-150, 1993 Ford F-150, 1994 Ford F-150, 1992 Ford F-250, 1993 Ford F-250, 1994 Ford F-250, 1992 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford F-350, 1994 Ford F-350, 1993 Ford Ranger, 1994 Ford Ranger.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 94V169001.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.