NHTSA recall campaign
93V146000
ManufacturerFORD MOTOR COMPANYReported1993-09-13Affected17,400 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
BRAKE LINES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ARE ROUTED TOO NEAR THE LEFT EXHAUST MANIFOLD, CAUSING THE BRAKE FLUID TO OVERHEAT.
Risk
BRAKE FLUID LOSES VISCOSITY WHEN IT OVERHEATS, CAUSINGLOSS OF BRAKES OR INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCE WHICH MAY RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
FORD WILL INSTALL A HEAT SHIELD AND BRAKE LINE INSULATION ON ENGINE COMPARTMENT BRAKE LINES.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →