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Ford Recalls

Safety Recall 23-Jan-1996

Vehicle Identification Numbers: SY, SS, ST, SJ, SU, SM, SP, TB, TR

Build Dates: June 19, 1995 to various dates

Numbers Involved: 56868

Description of 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.

Remedial Action

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 vehicles already reworked or pending action under that recall.

Safety Recall 15-Mar-1996

Vehicle Identification Numbers: SU

Build Dates: October 10, 1995 to October 12, 1995 (Genk Plant)

Numbers Involved: 1812

Description of 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.

Remedial Action

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.

Safety Recall 17-Apr-1998

Vehicle Identification Numbers: WL

Build Dates: December 1, 1997 to January 30, 1998

Numbers Involved: 889

Description of Defect

An electrostatic discharge may cause the anti-lock braking system to shut down. The ABS warning lamp will not indicate this condition to the driver, and could result in a wheel lock-up situation under extreme braking conditions.

Remedial Action

Recall all affected vehicles, renew the anti-lock brake control unit and fit and earthing strap.

Safety Recall 21-May-1998

Vehicle Identification Numbers: Various

Build Dates: August 1996 to February 1998

Numbers Involved: 27303

Description of Defect

Unexpected passenger air bag deployment due to an electrostatic discharge through the air bag igniter.

Remedial Action

Recall affected vehicles and fit ground wire to passenger air bag.

Safety Recall 23-Feb-1999

Vehicle Identification Numbers: SY, SS, ST, SJ, SU, SM, SP, TB, TR, TA, TG, TC, TK, TD, TE, TL, TY, TS, TT, VJVU, VM, VP, VB, VR, VA & VG

Build Dates: June 5, 1995 to September 24, 1997

Numbers Involved: 229846

Description of Defect

It is possible that on some Mondeo vehicles the lower part of the front seat belts may contact the edge of the backrest recliner mechanism housing behind the seat valance.

Repeated contact of this nature may eventually cause damage to the seat belt webbing. This concern does not affect seats with 6 way power adjust, as these have a unique recliner mechanism and housing.

Remedial Action

Recall affected vehicles, inspect seat belts, renew any damaged seat belts and fit protective shields to all seats.

Safety Recall 30-May-2000

Vehicle Identification Numbers: Various

Build Dates: 2 Jan 1996 to 7 Aug 1998

Numbers Involved: 160373

Description of Defect

Corrosion of the rear brake pressure limiting valve may allow brake fluid to leak from a joint.

Remedial Action

Recall affected vehicles and replace pressure limiting valve.