Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:CONTROL UNIT/MODULE
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
Your vehicle's anti-lock brake system (ABS) control unit may have the front and rear right side brake lines incorrectly connected.
Risk if Unfixed
If this isn't fixed, your brakes might not work properly, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
A Ford dealership will inspect and correct the brake line connections and hydraulic control unit for free, starting from April 27, 2007. You can contact Ford at 1-800-392-3673.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEMS (ABS) FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 135, "PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS." THE FRONT AND REAR RIGHT SIDE BRAKE LINES MAY BE REVERSED AT THE ABS HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
THE BRAKES MAY NOT OPERATE AS INTENDED, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Original — Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE BRAKE LINE CONNECTIONS AND THE HYDRAULIC CONTROL UNIT AND REPOSITION THEM FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALLBEGAN ON APRIL 27, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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