Vehicle Make / Model: Model Year(s): FORD / RANGER 1988
Manufacturer: FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Report Receipt Date: SEP 04, 1987
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 87V141000 NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC: FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 141
Summary:
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICATION WITH A LIGHTLY LOADED TRUCK. ALSO, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF THE BRAKE MODULATION (PUMPING THE BRAKES) IS USED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING A HARD BRAKE STOP.
Consequence:
SEE ABOVE.
Remedy:
REPLACE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.
Notes:
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP REAR AXLES.
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