Recalls › 79V201000

NHTSA recall 79V201000

Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc › Rotor

Ford F250

Reported Nov 2, 1979500 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jun 1, 1979 – Jul 1, 1979

The defect

Dimensional differences in the 1980 versus the 1979 assemblies may allow the inner brake lining/shoe to move outward to a position where it IS no longer retained in the shoe slot when the front brake inner linings become worn to the point of needing replacement. The inner brake shoe could then wedge between the rotor and spindle, possibly causing a sudden lock-up of one front wheel. This can occur without brake application and would adversely affect steering control. These dimensional differences could also allow additional travel of the brake piston such that a loss of brake fluid from the front brake system may occur. This would result in increased stopping distances.

The remedy

The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the hub and rotor assemblies and spindle seals.

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Vehicles in this recall

Ford F250
1979

Notes

Vehicle description: light trucks with 6200 and 6900 lb gvwr and equipped withtwo wheel drive and standard front brakes.system: service brakes; brake assembly.consequences of defect: loss of steering control along with increased stoppingdistances could result in an accident.