NHTSA recall 85V025000
Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Master cylinder
Ford Thunderbird and 1 more
Reported Mar 11, 19853,508 vehicles affectedFORD MOTOR COMPANYBuilt Jan 1, 1985 – Jan 1, 1985
The defect
Brake master cylinders may have improperly anodized internal surfaces causing accelerated wear of a piston seal. consequence of defect: one portion of the split brake system would become ineffective resulting in increased stopping distance which may cause an accident. Driver would be warned by increased pedal travel and the brake warning light.
The remedy
Master cylinders built on january 9, 1985 will be replaced.