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  • 09 Dec 1996FORD TRANSITRef R/1996/098

    WIRING LOOM INSULATION ALSO SPLIT CHARGE RELAY CAPACITY

    Defect

    On some Transit Ambulance vehicles the split charge relay is insufficiently rated for its application. Additionally on these same vehicles the engine compartment wiring loom is equipped with unsatisfactory insulation.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a new level charge relay. At the same time the engine compartment wiring loom will be inspected replaced if damaged or retaped with new level insulation tape if undamaged.

    Vehicles affected
    160
    Build start
    01 Jan 1991
    Build end
    31 Dec 1993
  • 21 Oct 1996FORD GALAXYRef R/1996/095

    BRAKING SYSTEM MAY OVERHEAT

    Defect

    Vehicles built during the period covered by the recall may have been fitted with a brake servo which incorporates an out of specification seal on the output shaft. This could result in excessive drag on the brake pushrod preventing the brake

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of a supplementary return spring between the brake pedal and the brake servo housing.

    Vehicles affected
    4,004
    Build start
    29 Apr 1996
    Build end
    19 Jul 1996
  • 18 Sept 1996FORD COURIERRef R/1996/084

    POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID

    Defect

    The clutch system hydraulic hoses have been manufactured from a material which contains mineral oil. Since the clutch and brake systems share a common fluid reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the hoses may m

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and new clutch hoses will be fitted. In addition vehicles built prior

    Vehicles affected
    81,112
    Build start
    01 Jul 1995
    Build end
    30 Jul 1996
  • 18 Sept 1996FORD FIESTARef R/1996/084

    POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF BRAKE FLUID

    Defect

    The clutch system hydraulic hoses have been manufactured from a material which contains mineral oil. Since the clutch and brake systems share a common fluid reservoir fluid from the clutch system which has been contaminated by contact with the hoses may m

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of new seals to the brake master cylinder. At the same time the brake/clutch hydraulic systems will be purged of the original fluid and new clutch hoses will be fitted. In addition vehicles built prior

    Vehicles affected
    81,112
    Build start
    01 Jul 1995
    Build end
    30 Jul 1996
  • 20 Jun 1996FORD TRANSITRef R/1996/063

    TYRE PLY RATING MAY BE INCORRECT

    Defect

    It is possible that 6 ply rated tyres may have been fitted instead of the 8 ply rated tyres specified.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to have the tyre ply ratings checked and where necessary to have correctly rated tyres fitted.

    Vehicles affected
    74
    Build start
    01 Mar 1995
    Build end
    11 Dec 1995
  • 10 Jun 1996FORD FIESTARef R/1996/059

    VARIOUS - BRAKE AND CLUTCH RELATED

    Defect

    1) Due to a defect in the clutch master cylinder the clutch may not disengage. 2) Water ingress to brake servo. 3) The front brake hoses may be incorrectly routed and could in some circumstances contact the retaining bracket nut. 4) Possible contamination

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and:- 1) Check build date and replace clutch master cylinder where required. 2) Fit a water shield to the brake servo to protect the servo push rod. 3) Check the routing of the front brake hoses re-routing where required.

    Vehicles affected
    2,704
    Build start
    01 Jul 1995
    Build end
    31 May 1996
  • 26 Apr 1996FORD SCORPIORef R/1996/051

    INSECURITY OF REAR AXLE

    Defect

    On vehicles where the rear axle mounting arrangement is by means of studs and bolts the axle assembly may become loose to the vehicle underbody.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for the fitment of modified axle mounting blocks to the vehicle underbody and replacement of the subject studs and nuts by bolts.

    Vehicles affected
    1,063
    Build start
    05 Feb 1996
    Build end
    14 Mar 1996
  • 15 Mar 1996FORD MONDEORef R/1996/040

    POSSIBLE FAILURE OF OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE CALIPER

    Defect

    It is possible that some Mondeo vehicles may have been fitted with a right hand front brake caliper where the casting is not to specification. In time this may result in fluid leakage with the loss of one brake circuit.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for a check on the manufacturing date of the subject caliper. Caliper units falling within the affected range will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    1,812
    Build start
    10 Oct 1995
    Build end
    12 Oct 1995
  • 23 Jan 1996FORD FIESTARef R/1996/022

    FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may cease to provide vacuum assistance. Should this occur greater brake pedal pressure would be needed and stopping distances may be increased.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Ford dealers to have the brake pump manufacturing codes checked. Vacuum pumps within certain ranges will be replaced with new units. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/081 and includes all the vehicles alrea

    Vehicles affected
    56,864
    Build start
    19 Jun 1995
  • 23 Jan 1996FORD ESCORTRef R/1996/022

    FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may cease to provide vacuum assistance. Should this occur greater brake pedal pressure would be needed and stopping distances may be increased.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Ford dealers to have the brake pump manufacturing codes checked. Vacuum pumps within certain ranges will be replaced with new units. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/081 and includes all the vehicles alrea

    Vehicles affected
    56,864
    Build start
    19 Jun 1995
  • 23 Jan 1996FORD MONDEORef R/1996/022

    FAILURE OF BRAKING SYSTEM VACUUM ASSISTANCE

    Defect

    The brake vacuum pump may cease to provide vacuum assistance. Should this occur greater brake pedal pressure would be needed and stopping distances may be increased.

    Remedy

    The affected vehicles are being recalled to Ford dealers to have the brake pump manufacturing codes checked. Vacuum pumps within certain ranges will be replaced with new units. This campaign supersedes recall R1995/081 and includes all the vehicles alrea

    Vehicles affected
    56,864
    Build start
    19 Jun 1995
  • 20 Nov 1995FORD COURIERRef R/1995/080

    STOP LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE FAULTY

    Defect

    The stop light switch on a small number of the subject vehicles may not operate as intended. Should this occur the stop lights may fail to illuminate when the footbrake is applied.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the stop light switch with a switch of the latest specification.

    Vehicles affected
    11,760
    Build start
    03 Apr 1995
    Build end
    07 Apr 1995
  • 20 Nov 1995FORD FIESTARef R/1995/080

    STOP LIGHT SWITCH MAY BE FAULTY

    Defect

    The stop light switch on a small number of the subject vehicles may not operate as intended. Should this occur the stop lights may fail to illuminate when the footbrake is applied.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the stop light switch with a switch of the latest specification.

    Vehicles affected
    11,760
    Build start
    03 Apr 1995
    Build end
    07 Apr 1995
  • 15 Nov 1995FORD ESCORTRef R/1995/076

    POSSIBILITY OF REAR BRAKE CYLINDERS BEING INSECURE

    Defect

    It is possible that the two bolts securing the rear brake cylinder to the brake back plate may not have been fully tightened. If the bolts were to come loose the efficiency of that brake circuit could be impaired.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to tighten the subject bolts to the correct specification.

    Vehicles affected
    11,760
    Build start
    15 Apr 1995
    Build end
    22 May 1995
  • 29 Sept 1995FORD ESCORTRef R/1995/061

    CHAFING OF BRAKE HOSES

    Defect

    The hydraulic hoses to the rear brake calipers may have been incorrectly routed. This could result in contact between the hose and the suspension system with consequent damage to the hose.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles to check and where necessary re-route the subject hoses. Any damaged hoses will be replaced.

    Vehicles affected
    364
    Build start
    01 Nov 1994
    Build end
    30 Jul 1995
  • 24 Jul 1995FORD ESCORTRef R/1995/050

    INCORRECTLY RATED TYRES

    Defect

    S maximum speed rated tyres have been fitted. As the vehicle maximum capability exceeds the maximum speed rating of the S rated tyre vehicle stability could be adversely affected on a vehicle travelling in excess of the speed rating.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the tyres with T maximum speed rated examples.

    Vehicles affected
    18
    Build start
    06 Mar 1995
    Build end
    07 Mar 1995
  • 17 Jul 1995FORD MAVERICKRef R/1995/048

    WHEEL NUTS INSUFFICIENTLY TORQUED

    Defect

    The nuts securing the road wheels may not have been tightened to the correct torque and could become loose.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and tighten the wheel nuts to the correct torque. Any damage to wheels or studs caused as a result of undertorqueing will be addressed at the recall.

    Vehicles affected
    175
    Build start
    16 Nov 1994
    Build end
    28 Feb 1995
  • 03 Jul 1995FORD MAVERICKRef R/1995/042

    LOSS OF TYRE PRESSURE

    Defect

    Due to misplacement of the cap ply tyres may lose pressure through a crack in the butyl inner liner. This may have an adverse affect on vehicle control.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and check/replace the tyres as necessary with a different construction tyre.

    Vehicles affected
    8,932
    Build start
    01 Mar 1993
    Build end
    15 Nov 1994
  • 26 Jun 1995FORD SCORPIORef R/1995/035

    THROTTLE MAY NOT RETURN TO IDLE POSITION

    Defect

    As a result of tightness in the throttle spindle and/or fouling of the speed control cable on the inlet manifold the throttle may not return to the idle position when the accelerator pedal is released.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles and replace the speed control cable with the latest level type and if necessary also replace the throttle body assembly with the latest level type.

    Vehicles affected
    993
    Build start
    26 Aug 1994
    Build end
    20 Mar 1995
  • 26 Sept 1994FORD MONDEORef R/1994/038

    FAILURE OF HEADLAMPS

    Defect

    A possibility exists that excessive torque generated when turning on the headlamp switch may induce an internal open circuit and cause the headlamps to go out.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the headlamp switch with a revised component.

    Vehicles affected
    211,452
    Build start
    01 Oct 1992
    Build end
    14 Jul 1993
  • 23 May 1994FORD ESCORTRef R/1994/009

    EXHAUST DOWNPIPE MAY MOVE AND CONTACT WIRING LOOM

    Defect

    It is possible that the exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.

    Vehicles affected
    17,556
    Build start
    01 Aug 1992
    Build end
    31 Oct 1993
  • 23 May 1994FORD ORIONRef R/1994/009

    EXHAUST DOWNPIPE MAY MOVE AND CONTACT WIRING LOOM

    Defect

    It is possible that the exhaust downpipe may separate from the upper flange and drop onto the starter motor terminal causing damage to the vehicle wiring loom. This may result in the loss of various electrical circuits.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for replacement of the exhaust downpipe with the current production component.

    Vehicles affected
    17,556
    Build start
    01 Aug 1992
    Build end
    31 Oct 1993
  • 27 Sept 1993FORD ESCORTRef R/1993/060

    TAILGATE STRUT BRACKETS MAY BEND.

    Defect

    There is a possibility that one or both of the brackets which attach the tailgate struts to the body 'C' pillars may bend allowing the strut to detach. This could permit the tailgate to close unexpectedly.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for reinforcement of both strut brackets and replacement of any brackets found to be bent.

    Vehicles affected
    23,485
    Build start
    01 Feb 1990
    Build end
    30 Jul 1990
  • 21 Jan 1993FORD ESCORTRef R/1993/009

    FRONT BRAKE DISCS OF INSUFFICIENT THICKNESS

    Defect

    A small number of subject vehicles may have been equipped with front brake discs of insufficient metal thickness. This could adversely affect braking performance.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for examination of the front brake discs. Where any disc does not meet the manufacturers dimensional specification both front discs will be renewed.

    Vehicles affected
    769
    Build start
    01 Jan 1993
    Build end
    16 Jan 1993
  • 19 Oct 1992FORD ORIONRef R/1992/059

    INSECURITY OF FRONT TOWING EYE

    Defect

    The welds securing the front towing eye to its mounting bracket are not to specification and can result in detachment of the eye when the vehicle is under tow.

    Remedy

    Recall the affected vehicles for inspection of the welds which secure the front towing eye. Where these are not to specification the welds will be reworked as per the manufacturers instructions.

    Vehicles affected
    86,584
    Build start
    01 Jul 1990
    Build end
    31 Mar 1991

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