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March 18, 1998 Service bulletin

A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking

Ford technical service bulletin 985A14 for 1991-1996 Ford Escort and 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer.

Bulletin number
985A14
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
Summary
A knocking noise proportional to wheel rotation may be heard from the front brakes during gentle braking. Tt

Owners of these vehicles have filed 150 complaints in the brakes category.

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