Aerostar 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1990)
Technical Service Bulletin # 89S77
Date: 891201
Recall - Brake Master Cylinder Replacement
December, 1989
TO:
Selected North American Ford Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 89S77 - 1990 Aerostar Brake Master Cylinder Replacement.
AFFECTED
Certain 1990 Aerostars built from Job # 1 (August 21, 1989)
VEHICLES
through October 20, 1989.
REASONS FOR
Brake fluid may internally bypass a seal in the secondary
RECALL
system of the master cylinder causing excessive brake
pedal travel and loss of rear wheel brake effectiveness.
These conditions can occur in cold weather (less than about +40 degrees F).
Excessive pedal travel may be noticed during light and prolonged brake applications. The loss of the rear brake effectiveness
could result in a crash.
To correct these conditions, dealers must inspect for and replace certain brake master cylinders.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I
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Administrative Information
Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III
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Technical Instructions
Attachments PL/0193W 89S77
Administrative Information, Attachment I
Attachment I
CARES/OASIS
TO DETERMINE IF A VEHICLE IS ELIGIBLE FOR THIS RECALL
DEALERS HAVING ACCESS MUST UTILIZE CARES OR OASIS.
PLEASE NOTE
CORRECT ALL VEHICLES IN STOCK BEFORE DELIVERY
PROMPTLY
Affected vehicles on the enclosed list and other
CORRECT
eligible vehicles which are brought to your
dealership.
If no vehicle listing is enclosed, you are not involved at this time, and this Service Recall Bulletin is for information only.
DEALER-OWNER
Immediately contact any owner whose name is not on the
CONTACT
list. Give owner a copy of the Owner Letter.
DISTRICT/FORD
Advise district office if:
CONTACT
- an owner cannot be contacted.
- an owner does not make a service date.
Discuss with your Field Service Engineer or supervising Ford location any concerns you may have with this recall.
REIMBURSEMENT
Only the Form 1864 will be accepted for reimbursement
FORM 1864
under this program. Upon completion of the required
