1995-1996 Ford Windstar recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on April 4, 2002. It covers about 250,283 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 250,283
- reported
- Apr 4, 2002
- owners notified
- May 10, 2002
- related complaints
- 735
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- What is wrong
- On certain minivans originally sold in or currently registered in the states of connecticut, delaware, illinois, indiana, iowa, maine, maryland, massachusetts, michigan, minnesota, missouri, new hampshire, new jersey, new york, ohio, pennsylvania, rhode island, vermont, west virginia, wisconsin, and the district of columbia. During assembly, some brake lines were installed in a twisted position, causing contact with the dash panel insulator above the catalytic converter. This contact could abrade the brake line corrosion protection, consequently, salt or water absorbed in the dash panel insulator would promote corrosion. This corrosion could ultimately lead to a leak in the brake line.
- Risk
- Leakage of brake fluid will result in brake light activation. Extended stopping distance could also result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the brake line for corrosion and clearance conditions. A brake line that is not corroded will be repositioned. A brake line that is corroded or leaking will be replaced with a nylon coated brake line and secured using three retaining clips to assure clearance from the insulator. Owner notification began may 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Recall number 02V101000
Affected vehicles
- Ford Windstar 1995-1996 19951996
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 735 complaints about brakes problems.
Questions about recall 02V101000
Is there a recall on the 1995-1996 Ford Windstar hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?
Yes. Recall 02V101000, reported on April 4, 2002, covers about 250,283 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 02V101000?
Dealers will inspect the brake line for corrosion and clearance conditions. A brake line that is not corroded will be repositioned. A brake line that is corroded or leaking will be replaced with a nylon coated brake line and secured using three retaining clips to assure clearance from the insulator. Owner notification began may 10, 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact ford at 1‑866‑436‑7332.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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