E 350 Van V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1995)
Owner Letter
May, 1995
Serial Number: 12345678901234567
95S10
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act.
Ford Motor Company has determined that certain 1995 model year Econoline E250 and E350 Completed Commercial Chassis vehicles may fail to
conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, "Hydraulic Brake Systems".
Non-Compliance
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 105, specifies that the affected vehicles shall be equipped with a parking brake system capable of holding the
vehicle stationary for five (5) minutes, in both the forward and reverse directions, on a 20 percent grade. The parking brake front cables installed by Ford
on the affected chassis are not of the length intended. As a result, the effectiveness of the parking brake on a severe grade may be diminished, and
vehicles may not fully comply with the above noted FMVSS 105 requirement.
Repairs
At no charge to you, your dealer will replace the parking brake cable. Dealers currently have instructions and parts ordering information.
How Long Will It Take?
The time needed for this service is about one hour. However, due to service scheduling times, your dealer may need your vehicle for one full working
day.
Call Your Dealer
Call your dealer without delay. Ask for a service date and whether parts are in stock for Safety Recall 95S10.
If your dealer does not have the parts in stock, they can be ordered before scheduling your service date. Parts would be expected to arrive within a week.
When you bring your vehicle in, show the dealer this letter.
If you misplace this letter, your dealer will still do the work, free of charge.
Changed Address Or Sold The Vehicle?
Please fill out the enclosed prepaid postcard and mail it to us if you have changed your address or sold the vehicle.
If the dealer doesn't make the repair promptly and without charge, you may contact the Ford Customer Assistance Center, 300 Renaissance Center, P. O.
Box 43360, Detroit, Michigan 48243. You also may send a complaint to the Administrator, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 400
Seventh Street, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20590 or call the toll free Auto Safety Hotline 1-800-424-9393 (Washington, D.C. area residents may call
366-0123).
We regret the inconvenience this service may cause you, but we want you to have the work done for your safety and satisfaction with your Ford built
Econoline chassis.
