Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L VIN X SFI (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 99S16
Date: 990501
Dealer Letter
May, 1999
To:
All Ford and Lincoln-Mercury Dealers
Subject:
DEMONSTRATION/DELIVERY HOLD: Safety Recall 99S16 - Certain 1999 Explorer and Mountaineer Vehicles - Brake Line Repair
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Certain 1999 Explorer and Mountaineer vehicles built at the Louisville Assembly Plant from April 16, 1999 through May 3, 1999 and certain 1999
Explorer vehicles built at the St. Louis Assembly Plant from April 23, 1999 through May 3, 1999.
REASON FOR RECALL
In some of the affected vehicles, the right front brake line to the hydraulic control unit connection may separate causing the line to leak when the brake
pedal is applied. A separated line would cause a loss of brake pressure to the front brakes, resulting in increased stopping distance. The rear brakes are
not affected.
SERVICE ACTION
Before demonstrating or delivering any of the vehicles involved in this recall, the dealer must repair the right front brake line fitting located on the
Antilock Brake System (ABS) Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) on all of the affected vehicles. Additionally, the dealer will perform this recall procedure
on all affected vehicles that have been delivered to customers.
PARTS AVAILABILITY
Repair parts will be available for ordering beginning May 11, 1999.
QUESTIONS?
Claims Information 1-800-423-8851
Other Recall Questions 1-800-325-5621
Attachments
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Attachment I
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Administrative Information
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Attachment II
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
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Attachment III
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Technical Information
Attachment I
DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD: Certain 1999 Explorer and Mountaineer Vehicles - Brake Line Repair
OASIS
You must use OASIS to determine if a vehicle is eligible for this recall.
PLEASE NOTE
Correct all vehicles in stock before delivery. Federal law requires dealers to complete any outstanding safety recall service before a new vehicle is
delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $1,100 per vehicle.
PROMPTLY CORRECT
Promptly correct affected vehicles on the enclosed list and other eligible vehicles which are brought to your dealership.
DEALER-OWNER CONTACT
Immediately contact any affected owner whose name is not on the list. Give the owner a copy of the Owner Letter and schedule a service date.
REGIONAL CONTACT
