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Ford Ranger Recall 87V141: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components

NHTSA campaign 87V141, reported September 4, 1987, 141 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V141FORD MOTOR COMPANY
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Problem
TRUCKS WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: A TENDENCY FOR REAR BRAKE LOCKUP WOULD EXIST PARTICULARLY DURING HEAVY BRAKE APPLICAION WITH A LIGHTLY LOADED TRUCK. ALSO, INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE WOULD BE REQUIRED IF THE BRAKE MODULATION (PUMPING THE BRAKES) IS USED TO CONTROL THE VEHICLE DURING A HARD BRAKE STOP.
Risk
Remedy
REPLACE REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLIES.
Notes
SYSTEM: REAR BRAKE ASSEMBLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REGULAR CAB PICKUP TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH LIMITED SLIP REARAXLES.

Affected vehicles

Ford Ranger1988