F 350 4WD Pickup V8-351 5.8L VIN H EFI (1997)
September, 1996
To:
All Ford Dealers
Subject:
Safety Recall 96S53 - A DEMO. & DEL. HOLD is placed on certain 97 Model Yr F-Series Trks. built at Norfolk Asse. Plant from 8/19/96-8/23/96 -
Inspect. &, if nec., Install. of a Brake Pedal Pushrod Retainer.
IMPORTANT NOTE
It is critical that FCSD find out, as part of this Safety Recall, if any pushrod retainers were missing. Therefore, if you find ANY vehicle with a
MISSING pushrod retainer, immediately call this toll-free number: 1-800-325-5621. Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.
Affected Vehicles
Certain 1997 Model Year F-Series Trucks built at Norfolk Assembly Plant from 8/19/96 through 8/23/96.
Reasons For Recall
The brake pedal to vacuum booster pushrod retainer pin on a small number of the affected vehicles may not have been properly installed on the service
brake pedal. Improperly installed or missing retainers could result in loss of service braking capability. This could occur without warning and result in an
accident. The vehicle parking brake system would not be affected and would remain operational.
DO NOT DEMONSTRATE, DRIVE, OR DELIVER ANY OF THESE VEHICLES UNTIL THEY HAVE BEEN INSPECTED, AND, IF
NECESSARY, CORRECTED.
Dealers should contact any owners who have taken delivery of any of the affected vehicles and advise them to have their vehicles inspected, and, if
necessary, corrected.
To correct this condition, dealers are to inspect the pushrod retainer for proper installation and install it if it is missing.
Questions?
Claims Information
1-800-423-8851
Other Recall Questions 1-800-325-5621
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 Information
Owner Letter
September, 1996
Serial Number: 12345678901234567
96S53
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 decided that a defect which relates to motor vehicle safety exists in certain 1997 model year F-Series trucks.
Safety Defect
On some of these vehicles, the brake pedal-to-vacuum booster pushrod retainer may not have been properly installed on the service brake pedal. An
improperly installed or missing retainer could result in loss of service braking. This could occur without warning and result in an accident. The vehicle
parking brake system would be unaffected and would remain operational.
Repairs
At no charge to you, your dealer will inspect and, if necessary, install the pushrod retainer. Dealers currently have instructions and parts ordering
