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2005-2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT recall: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on May 7, 2008. It covers about 605,684 vehicles.

vehicles affected
605,684
reported
May 7, 2008
owners notified
Jun 27, 2008
related complaints
218

Service brakes, hydraulic: power assist: vacuum: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings

What is wrong
Ford is recalling 605,684 my 2005-2006 f-150 and lincoln mark lt 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 reserve is depleted.
Risk
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.
Remedy
Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

Recall number 08V208000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 218 complaints about brakes problems.

2005 Ford F-1502006 Ford F-1502005 Lincoln Mark LT2006 Lincoln Mark LT

Questions about recall 08V208000

Is there a recall on the 2005-2006 Ford F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT hoses, lines/piping, and fittings?

Yes. Recall 08V208000, reported on May 7, 2008, covers about 605,684 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V208000?

Dealers will replace a rubber hose on the brake booster vacuum supply tube assembly. The recall began on june 27, 2008. Owners may contact ford at 1‑800‑392‑3673.

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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