NHTSA recall 07V183000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip › Control unit/module
Ford Crown Victoria and 1 more
Reported Apr 26, 2007630 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYMaker’s number 07C16Built Mar 30, 2007 – Apr 4, 2007
The defect
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.
The risk
The brakes may not operate as intended, which could result in a crash.
The 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.