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March 18, 1998 Service bulletin

The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable

Ford technical service bulletin 985A13 for 1990-1996 Ford F-150, 1991-1996 Ford Explorer and 1990-1996 Ford Taurus and others.

Bulletin number
985A13
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
Summary
The use of petroleum-based grease as a lubricant in servicing disc brakes is no longer acceptable. Yc

Owners of these vehicles have filed 5,971 complaints in the brakes category.

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