Master cylinder loses pressure and brake pedal goes to the floor, stops vehicle very little. Consumer may try it next time and brakes will work fine. This problem is intermittent. Consumer contacted ford about recall on brakes. Ford stated that there were no recall on brakes. Ford file#9005975796. *ak
1990 Ford Aerostar: brake failure
7 of the 195 complaints about the 1990 Ford Aerostar describe brake failure.
- owner complaints
- 7
- of this car's complaints
- 4%
- recalls
- 1
Is there a fix? There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for this area of the car. See below
Brake failure by model year
What owners say
Anti-lock brakes failed.
Went to apply the brakes and there was no brakes, to avoid hitting vehicle, consumer hit a pole , has ABS anti-lock brakes and having other problems . Please describe .
Brakes failed causing consumer to plow through garage and into family room furnishings. No bodily injuries. Tt consumer states mechanic advised her that the master cylinder had fallen out in the mechanic's hand and oil had got into the booster master cylinder and booster were replaced.
Brake pedal goes to the floor, master cylinder is bad, on back order for five months. Tt
When rubber tips on vacuum line blows off, they will crack through heat causing loss of brakes; replacement needed. Failure occurs on start-up and high heat weather. Possible brakes are vacuum assistance. Tt
Abs, brake failure, extended stopping distance intermittently loss of effectivess. Tt
Service bulletins that may apply
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable
- This bulletin contains service tips when servicing any brake related roughness / pull concerns
- Brakes - brake service - service tips
- The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable because...
Related recalls
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: master cylinder
- What is wrong
- Inability to maintain pressure in the secondary system of the master cylinder (controls braking of rear wheels) could increase brake pedal travel and reduce brake performance at temperatures less than 40 degrees.
- Risk
- This would cause reduced braking effectiveness andincreased stopping distance that could result in a crash or collision.
- Remedy
- Install new design master cylinder incorporating a redesigned seal.
Recall number 89V223000 · Recall details
Questions about the 1990 Ford Aerostar brake failure
Is brake failure a common problem on the 1990 Ford Aerostar?
7 of 195 owner complaints about the 1990 Ford Aerostar (4%) mention brake failure. The model year with the most reports is 1992.
Is there a recall or service bulletin for this on the 1990 Ford Aerostar?
There is 1 recall and 4 service bulletins for the same area of the car. Check them below with your VIN.
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