Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer
FORD MOTOR COMPANY
What Happened
The vacuum supply hose in your brake system is a tube that helps your vehicle's brakes work smoothly. In some 2005-2006 F-150 and Lincoln Mark LT models, this hose can swell and lose its grip over time, potentially coming loose from the intake manifold.
Risk if Unfixed
If the hose comes loose, you'll lose power assist for your brakes, making it harder to stop your vehicle. You may still be able to stop, but you'll need to push the brake pedal much harder, which could lead to a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ford dealer will replace the rubber hose with a new one, free of charge. This repair should be done as soon as you get the recall notice to ensure your brakes work safely and smoothly.
Show original NHTSA language
Original — What Happened
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.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
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.
Original — 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.
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