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1999 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator recall: pedals and linkages

Ford Motor Company reported this safety recall on November 17, 1998. It covers about 4,000 vehicles.

vehicles affected
4,000
reported
Nov 17, 1998
owners notified
Dec 30, 1998
related complaints
42

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

What is wrong
Vehicle description: sport utility vehicles. These vehicles may have a missing or partially installed retainer clip that holds the master cylinder push rod to the brake pedal arm.
Risk
Increased brake stopping distance can occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.

Recall number 98V296000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 42 complaints about brakes problems.

1999 Ford Expedition1999 Lincoln Navigator

Questions about recall 98V296000

Is there a recall on the 1999 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator pedals and linkages?

Yes. Recall 98V296000, reported on November 17, 1998, covers about 4,000 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V296000?

Dealers will inspect these vehicles to see if the retainer clip was installed, and repair, if necessary.

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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